True sanctification is the result of the soul's union with the holy Jesus, the first and immediate receptacle of the sanctifying Spirit ; out of whose fulness his members do, by virtue of their union with him, receive sanctifying influences. The other is the mere product of the man's own spirit, which, whatever it has, or seems to have of the matter of true holiness, yet does not arise from the supernatural principles, nor to the high aims and ends thereof; for, as it comes from self, so it runs out into the dead sea of self again ; and lies as wide of true holiness, as nature doth of grace.
Thomas Boston — Human Nature in its Fourfold State (Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication), on sanctification as a benefit of union with Christ, p. 204
Citation look off? Sign in to suggest a source or rate accuracy.
Where this is from
Work title, edition, or primary text used to cite this quote.
Margin notes
Discussion
Share context, ask questions, or discuss this quote. Comments are separate from source proposals and verification ratings.
No comments yet.
Loading…