2._____This sanctification is throughout the whole man, yet imperfect
in this life; there abideth still some remnants of corruption in every
part, whence ariseth a continual and irreconcilable war; the flesh
lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh.
(
1 Thessalonians 5:23;
Romans 7:18, 23;
Galatians 5:17;
1 Peter 2:11
)
3._____ In which war, although the remaining corruption for a time
may much prevail, yet through the continual supply of strength from
the sanctifying Spirit of Christ, the regenerate part doth overcome;
and so the saints grow in grace, perfecting holiness in the fear of
God, pressing after an heavenly life, in evangelical obedience to
all the commands which Christ as Head and King, in His Word hath
prescribed them.
(
Romans 7:23;
Romans 6:14;
Ephesians 4:15, 16;
2 Corinthians 3:18;
2 Corinthians 7:1
)