Salvation can include sanctification when we are broaching the (broader) idea of God's act-s(ion-s) towards the elect. Salvation does not include sanctification when we are examining God's act of declaring the sinner as justified as he receives the righteousness of Christ. If we distinguish salvation in this way I believe we avoid the confusion you are justifiably seeking to circumvent.

If you don't feel comfortable stating it that way then I guess I don't have anything more to say except that we clearly agree on the main issues.

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Rev. Daniel Kok
Pastor of Grace Reformed Church (URCNA)
Leduc, Alberta CANADA
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