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I finally got me a hard copy of the Doctrine of Sanctification by AW Pink. It has already spoken volumes to me in regards to how I believe Sanctification is imparted to us by the Spirit:
"The receivers of the gift of righteousness must thereby be brought to reign in life—not only legally in justification, but also morally in sanctification (T. Boston, 1690).
Though absolutely inseparable, yet these two great blessings of divine grace are quite distinct. In sanctification, something is actually imparted to us, in justification it is only imputed. Justification is based entirely upon the work Christ wrought for us, sanctification is principally a work wrought in us. Justification respects its object in a legal sense, and terminates in a relative change, a deliverance from punishment, a right to the reward. Sanctification regards its object in a moral sense, and terminates in an experimental change both in character and conduct, imparting a love for God, a capacity to worship Him acceptably, and a meetness for heaven. Justification is by a righteousness without us; sanctification is by a holiness wrought in us. Justification is by Christ as Priest and has regard to the penalty of sin; sanctification is by Christ as King and has regard to the dominion of sin—the former cancels its damning power, the latter delivers from its reigning power.
They differ, then, in their order (not of time, but in their nature): justification preceding, sanctification following; the sinner is pardoned and restored to God’s favour before the Spirit is given to renew him after His image. They differ in their design: justification removes the obligation unto punishment; sanctification cleanses from pollution"
- From A. W. Pink, The Doctrine of Sanctification, Chapter 2, pgs 11 - 12
That it is imparted to us is verified here, as I have written elsewhere that righteousness is imparted to us (as in right living, not the right standing, which is imputed or credited to us). We are to "live it," that is, live the Gospel of Christ and not be hearers only, or speak lofty words in conformity to the Gospel while our lives are in conformity to the devil.
Imparted Sanctification or imparted righteousness is not just the Methodist theology of John Wesley, but is taught by many others as well, and more importantly, it is taught in scripture.
Ellen G White who was SDA wrote, "The righteousness by which we are justified is imputed; the righteousness by which we are sanctified is imparted. The first is our title to heaven, the second is our fitness for heaven." (Messages to Young People, pg 35) This is basically what Pink is saying in his book, and is well stated.
In a Commentary on the 1689 Baptist Confession, Chapter 13, Sanctification, it reads, "It is done by the Holy Spirit procured or imparted by the Lord Jesus."
J.C. Ryle, Anglican wrote, "The righteousness we have by sanctification is our own righteousness, imparted, inherent, and wrought in us by the Holy Spirit," (Justification and Sanctification: How do they Differ?)
This is where I have often contended regarding that there WILL be a change in one's life if they are truly saved. God will sanctify the person and there shall be a demonstrable lifestyle change: there will be fruits, there will be manifestations of righteousness in life.
This is imparted by the Holy Spirit, and is a gift of Jesus Christ imparted to us, for He is our sanctification, as 1 Corinthians 1:30 declares,
"But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:"
Of Him ARE YE in Christ Jesus; referring there "Of Him" to God who has chosen in verse 28, and therefore of God are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made - and we see 4 things listed of which Sanctification is one of them, and the preceding righteousness, also imparted is aligned and inseparable from Sanctification.
"The receivers of the gift of righteousness must thereby be brought to reign in life—not only legally in justification, but also morally in sanctification (T. Boston, 1690).
Though absolutely inseparable, yet these two great blessings of divine grace are quite distinct. In sanctification, something is actually imparted to us, in justification it is only imputed. Justification is based entirely upon the work Christ wrought for us, sanctification is principally a work wrought in us. Justification respects its object in a legal sense, and terminates in a relative change, a deliverance from punishment, a right to the reward. Sanctification regards its object in a moral sense, and terminates in an experimental change both in character and conduct, imparting a love for God, a capacity to worship Him acceptably, and a meetness for heaven. Justification is by a righteousness without us; sanctification is by a holiness wrought in us. Justification is by Christ as Priest and has regard to the penalty of sin; sanctification is by Christ as King and has regard to the dominion of sin—the former cancels its damning power, the latter delivers from its reigning power.
They differ, then, in their order (not of time, but in their nature): justification preceding, sanctification following; the sinner is pardoned and restored to God’s favour before the Spirit is given to renew him after His image. They differ in their design: justification removes the obligation unto punishment; sanctification cleanses from pollution"
- From A. W. Pink, The Doctrine of Sanctification, Chapter 2, pgs 11 - 12
That it is imparted to us is verified here, as I have written elsewhere that righteousness is imparted to us (as in right living, not the right standing, which is imputed or credited to us). We are to "live it," that is, live the Gospel of Christ and not be hearers only, or speak lofty words in conformity to the Gospel while our lives are in conformity to the devil.
Imparted Sanctification or imparted righteousness is not just the Methodist theology of John Wesley, but is taught by many others as well, and more importantly, it is taught in scripture.
Ellen G White who was SDA wrote, "The righteousness by which we are justified is imputed; the righteousness by which we are sanctified is imparted. The first is our title to heaven, the second is our fitness for heaven." (Messages to Young People, pg 35) This is basically what Pink is saying in his book, and is well stated.
In a Commentary on the 1689 Baptist Confession, Chapter 13, Sanctification, it reads, "It is done by the Holy Spirit procured or imparted by the Lord Jesus."
J.C. Ryle, Anglican wrote, "The righteousness we have by sanctification is our own righteousness, imparted, inherent, and wrought in us by the Holy Spirit," (Justification and Sanctification: How do they Differ?)
This is where I have often contended regarding that there WILL be a change in one's life if they are truly saved. God will sanctify the person and there shall be a demonstrable lifestyle change: there will be fruits, there will be manifestations of righteousness in life.
This is imparted by the Holy Spirit, and is a gift of Jesus Christ imparted to us, for He is our sanctification, as 1 Corinthians 1:30 declares,
"But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:"
Of Him ARE YE in Christ Jesus; referring there "Of Him" to God who has chosen in verse 28, and therefore of God are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made - and we see 4 things listed of which Sanctification is one of them, and the preceding righteousness, also imparted is aligned and inseparable from Sanctification.
