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Originally Posted by Civbert It depends on the context. But in the context of systematic theology (e.g. the WCF, or in explanation of our relationship to Christ), I would define salvation in simple terms like Webster's 1828: "the redemption of man from the bondage of sin and liability to eternal death, and the conferring on him everlasting happiness". In a more generic context, salvation means simply "the act of saving; preservation from destruction, danger or great calamity" (Webster 1812, first definition). | Quote:
Originally Posted by Poimen When God saves us, we are rescued from the condemnation and power of sin. Salvation encompasses justification and sanctification as acts of God in the life of the elect otherwise Philippians 2:12 doesn't make any sense. We are not saved by works but we are saved unto works.
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Therefore election is the fountain of every saving good, from which proceed faith, holiness, and the other gifts of salvation, and finally eternal life itself, as its fruits and effects, according to the testimony of the apostle: He hath chosen us (not because we were, but) that we should be holy, and without blemish before him in love (Eph. 1:4).
| | Perhaps we could say that salvation, since it includes justification and redemption, makes sanctification possible but does not include sanctification in a 'progressive' sense but only in a 'positional' sense. | Just clarify and rework the above in light of the unput of others in this thread could we say that salvation, since it includes justification and redemption, makes it possible for God to sanctify us by infusing us with grace, but it does not include the temporal 'working out' of progressive sanctification?
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