No, according to the sermon, there is no concept of progressive sanctification as often understood in contemporary theology.
The idea of progressive sanctification suggests that believers become progressively more holy over time as they grow in their faith; however, the sermon challenges this notion, asserting that it does not reflect the biblical witness. Instead, it emphasizes that believers have been wholly made righteous in Christ and while they still struggle with sin, their inner selves are complete in Him. This perspective aligns with Romans 7, where Paul expresses the ongoing struggle with sin despite his spiritual desires. Therefore, sanctification is not about becoming less sinful but recognizing and responding to the righteousness already imputed through Christ’s work. It is grounded in the believer's faith rather than a gradual process of moral improvement.
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