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Union with Christ in his death and resurrection is the element of union which Paul most extensively expounds...if we are united to Christ, then we are united to him at all points of his activity on our behalf. We share in his death (we were baptized into his death), in his resurrection (we are resurrected with Christ), in his ascension (we have been raised with him), in his heavenly session (we sit with him in heavenly places, so that our life is hidden with Christ in God), and we will share in his promised return (when Christ, who is our life, appears, we also will appear with him in glory) (Rom. 6:14; Col. 2:11-12; 3:1-3). This, then, is the foundation of sanctification in Reformed theology. It is rooted, not in humanity and their achievement of holiness or sanctification, but in what God has done in Christ, and for us in union with him. Rather than view Christians first and foremost in the microcosmic context of their own progress, the Reformed doctrine first of all sets them in the macrocosm of God's activity in redemptive history. It is seeing oneself in this context that enables the individual Christian to grow in true holiness.
Sinclair Ferguson Christian Spirituality: Five Views of Sanctification

"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him..." It is our knowledge of God, Peter is saying, that is the primary fuel for godliness. To avoid theology therefore, is to be "ungodly."
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Holiness: It's Nature, Hinderances, Dfficulties, and Roots (.pdf) J.C. Ryleicon
The Weight of Glory C.S. Lewis (pdf)icon
The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification Walter Marshall - Perhaps the finest text on sanctification ever written, hightly recommended.icon
Putting the Renewed Mind to Work Douglas J. Moo (pdf)icon
Where Does Your Congregation Turn For Help? Deepak Reju - Biblical Application and Relational Sanctification (9 Marks Ministries).icon
An Exposition of the Sermon on the Mount A.W. Pinkicon
John Owen on Communication from God (.pdf) J. I. Packer - from A Quest for Godlinessicon
Counsels of the Aged to the Young Archibald Alexander, 1844icon
The Night of Weeping Horatius Bonaricon
Self-Examination Thomas Chalmersicon
The Believers Call to Judge part 3 – Naming Names Bob Dewaayicon
Defining the Believer’s Biblical Call to Judge Part 2 Bob DeWaayicon
Defining the Believer’s Biblical Call to Judge Part 1 Bob Dewaayicon
In His Steps J. R. Miller, 1897icon
Do You Thirst For God? Donald S. Whitneyicon
Life In Christ Charles Spurgeonicon
Spiritual Liberty Charles Spurgeonicon
Spiritual Liberty Charles Spurgeonicon
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