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How do we know that grace is sufficient for sanctification?

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Grace is sufficient for sanctification because it is through Christ's work that believers are enabled to grow in holiness, not through their own efforts.

The sufficiency of grace for sanctification is evidenced throughout Scripture where believers are reminded that their standing before God is solely based on what Christ has accomplished. This is articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9, where it states that we are saved by grace through faith, and this is not of ourselves—meaning that it is not by our own works or sanctification efforts. The believer's growth in holiness is a fruit of understanding and resting in that grace. In Philippians 3:12, Paul expresses his desire for a deeper apprehension of the gospel, suggesting that our growth comes not from law but from an ongoing relationship with Christ, who sanctifies and transforms us by His Spirit. Ultimately, grace provides the foundation and motivation for true progress as believers seek to know and embody the very nature of Christ.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:12

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