Already Sanctified

Already SanctifiedHow does the doctrine of sanctification shape the Christian life? Offering a fully developed treatment of "accomplished" sanctification, Don Payne explains that the primary biblical focus in sanctification is not progressive growth but that which has already occurred for Christians to make growth possible, necessary, and grace driven. As Payne explores the significance Scripture attributes to the accomplished aspect of sanctification, he helps us

Highly respected scholar Mark Boda shows how three creedal expressions--the narrative

structure and genre

exploring the Christology of each one

rethinking the meaning of the gospel

Christianity heals desire

It also helps churches see how they can be creative minorities in societies that have forgotten God

Whether you're a senior pastor

The result is a guide that clearly and meaningfully brings the first part of this important New Testament book to life for contemporary readers

informed by twenty-five years of classroom teaching

Talbert points out structural highlights

postconservatives urge openness to doctrinal reform without abandoning orthodoxy

Stephen Fowl