The Process of Change

Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - The Process of ChangeBased on the sources, before coming to Christ, individuals are in a state of total depravity, which means every part of them is tainted by sin. They are described as spiritually dead, disobedient to God, and doomed by their nature and actions, making lasting biblical change not possible apart from God's work.When someone believes in Christ, they experience sanctification, which is the process of being set apart for God's own use and becoming more like Christ. This process begins at conversion and continues throughout life.Sanctification has two main aspects. Positional sanctification is a definitive, instantaneous event at conversion. It is God's unilateral work, where He sets the believer apart, establishing a secure position in Christ. This means a believer's union with Christ is permanent, even though sin can break their communion or fellowship.Progressive sanctification is the ongoing process of growing up in Christ and becoming more like Him. This is a cooperative effort between God, who actively works within the believer, and the believer, who must actively fight sin by "putting on the Lord Jesus Christ," decide who their Lord will be, persevere, and practice righteousness.The secure position in Christ provides the foundation and fuel for this ongoing progressive growth. Believers pursue righteousness and fight sin not to gain or keep God's favor, but because their position as God's child is already secure through Christ's finished work.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed