<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"]<br>In Sanctification, that imputed righteousness begins to be realized in the transformation of a believer as he is conformed to the image of Christ; partakes of the divine nature.<br></font><hr></blockquote><p><br>Now we're getting into the age-old discussion about process verses finished work. It's been my observation over the years that those who focus on what is seen focus on sanctification. Those who focus on what is not seen see sanctification as already completed.<br><br>Paul offerred some very good advice on the subject of the seen verses the unseen and which to focus on,<br><br>"We look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal." (2 Cor 4:18)<br><br>As did Jesus,<br><br>"Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, then comes the harvest'? I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see how the fields are already white for harvest." (John 4:35)<br><br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"]<br>What is most troubling is that you think that "God is responsible" for this keeping of the law..... !! <br></font><hr></blockquote><p><br>Well, I'm sorry you're troubled by that. But as we used to say back home, "facts is facts". I've already discussed Hebrews 8:6-12 and shown how God created a race of no-fault people who can be counted on to express God's holiness. We can be counted on to do so, 24/7, because God lives in us 24/7.<br><br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"]<br>Can you show me ONE biblical text (in context) that shows that God, not man, is responsible TO KEEP THE LAW?<br></font><hr></blockquote><p><br>You're talking about the moral law, correct? If so, I already did --- Ezekiel 36:27. Let me put icing on the cake. Read Galatians 2:20 and Col 3:3.<br><br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"]<br>Although the Spirit indwells the sinner, brings that new life in the soul which produces true saving faith, it is NOT the Spirit that is responsible to believe on Christ.<br></font><hr></blockquote><p><br>Salvation is the work of God. From beginning to end. No ifs, ands, or buts about that. Man's will plays no part in it whatsoever. If it did, even a little bit, the result would be corrupt.<br><br>Jesus said He could do nothing of His own accord. Nor can we ...<br><br>Blessings,<br><br>Alex<br><br><br>