The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification Outlines: Chapter 1
Detailed chapter outlines of Walter Marshall's book, The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification....
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Richard Sibbes: The Scope of the Whole Scriptures is Christ
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The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification Outlines: Chapter 2
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Walter Marshall on how true saving faith embraces Christ for both justification and sanctification. He shows that God's grace is twofold (i.e., the duplex [twofold] beneficium [benefit]). Justification is the first benefit (beneficium) and sanctification is the second benefit (beneficium). ...
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