Big topic.

A remnant of the fall remains in man after God regenerates him. The controlling power of sin (the "bias", the "bondage" toward sin) is really broken through Christ.

The battle between the "old nature" and the new, regenerated one is constant and the focus of sanctification. Over time, the new nature will become more evident because the constituent nature of the person has really, miraculously changed.

Perfection is reached in the state of glory only and until then the world, the flesh and the devil remain enemies of the Christian, but being overcome by Him too.

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Scott
PCA
North Carolina


"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised)"
Hebrews 10:23