1. They, who are once effectually called, and regenerated, having a new heart, and a new spirit created in them, are further sanctified, really and personally, through the virtue of Christ’s death and resurrection, (1 Cor. 6:11Acts 20:32Phil. 3:10Rom. 6:5–6) by His Word and Spirit dwelling in them, (John 17:17Eph. 5:262 Thess. 2:13) (the dominion of the whole body of sin) is destroyed, (Rom. 6:6,14) and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakened and mortified; (Gal. 5:24Rom. 8:13) and they more and more quickened and strengthened in all saving graces, (Col. 1:11Eph. 3:16–19) to the practice of true holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. (2 Cor. 7:1Heb. 12:14)

2. This sanctification is throughout, in the whole man; (1 Thess. 5:23) yet imperfect in this life, there abiding still some remnants of corruption in every part; (1 John 1:10Rom. 7:18, 23Phil. 3:12) whence ariseth a continual and (irreconcilable war), the flesh lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. (Gal. 5:171 Pet. 2:11)

3. In which war, although the remaining corruption, for a time, may much prevail; (Rom. 7:23) yet, through the continual supply of strength from the sanctifying Spirit of Christ, the regenerate part doth (overcome); (Rom. 6:141 John 5:4Eph. 4:15–16) and so, the saints grow in grace, (2 Pet. 3:182 Cor. 3:18) perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (2 Cor. 7:1)