CM-068 - WCF 13.1: Sin Dethroned, Holiness Begun

Confessional Moments – Westminster Confession of Faith 13.1 Sin Dethroned, Holiness Begun Westminster Confession of Faith 13.1 "They, who are once effectually called, and regenerated, having a new heart, and a new spirit created in them, are further sanctified, really and personally, through the virtue of Christ's death and resurrection, by His Word and Spirit dwelling in them: the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakened and mortified; and they more and more quickened and strengthened in all saving graces, to the practice of true holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." Episode Summary What happens after God saves a sinner? Does grace merely forgive, or does it also transform? In this episode, we begin our study of the doctrine of sanctification by examining WCF 13.1. We explore how God breaks the dominion of sin, progressively conforms believers to the image of Christ, and strengthens them in true holiness through His Word and Spirit. Scripture References Ezekiel 36:26–27 Romans 6:6–14 Philippians 2:12–13 Hebrews 12:14 Glossary Effectual Calling The sovereign work of God whereby He calls His elect out of spiritual death into saving union with Christ. Regeneration The new birth; the work of the Holy Spirit in giving a sinner a new heart and new life. Sanctification God's gracious work of renewing believers after the image of Christ and enabling them to die unto sin and live unto righteousness. Mortification The ongoing putting to death of sinful desires and practices by the power of the Holy Spirit. Dominion of Sin The ruling power and mastery that sin exercises over the unregenerate person, which is broken through union with Christ. Saving Graces The spiritual virtues produced by the Holy Spirit in believers, such as faith, repentance, love, humility, and perseverance. About the Host Pastor Tim Beauchamp is the church planter and pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Guam and serves as an evangelist with Ministry to the Military & Internationals (MM&I). Through Confessional Moments, he seeks to help Christians better understand and apply the doctrines taught in the Westminster Standards and to encourage believers in the ordinary means of grace. Learn More Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCA)  https://www.trinitychurchguam.org For sermons, podcast episodes, worship information, and ministry resources, visit the church website.