Why Justification Comes First

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Justification always comes first when presenting the gospel, as indicated in the book of Romans. However, Yahuwah gives His gifts with both hands. He does not justify anyone whom He does not sanctify. Similarly, He sanctifies no one whom He hasn’t justified. We must keep these concepts united yet distinct. Why should they be so distinct? Because your justification is perfect, while your sanctification is never perfect.

You will never achieve balance if you try to balance a broom while focusing on your finger; you need to look away from your finger. When a ship is in a storm, it does not throw its anchor into the hold. Similarly, if you and I examine ourselves and become preoccupied with our own progress, we will never improve. It is essential to keep sanctification and justification together, yet distinct, because justification is perfect whether you are a newly converted drunkard or have been the pastor of a church for 70 years.

Your justification does not differ one whit. You are 100% in the sight of Yahuwah. Justification is perfect – imputed, reckoned, and put into your account. It is a gift, and it is perfect.

My sanctification is never perfect in this life. Sanctification marks the beginning of a lifelong transformation. It’s like crawling backward over broken-necked bottles a centimeter at a time. That is what the path of sanctification is like. It involves crucifying the flesh and taking up the cross. When Christ calls a person, He calls that person to come and die- daily to selfishness and self-centeredness.




 

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This is a non-WLC article by Dr. Desmond Ford.

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