Regeneration is the fountain; sanctification is the river (in deeper or shallower degree). 'Entire sanctification' is the river in fullest flow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Regeneration starts spiritual life; sanctification is the growth that follows.
- In plain terms
- Regeneration is the start, sanctification is the flow of holiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Spiritual growth flows from the beginning of new life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure spiritual growth?
- Is regeneration a start or a process?
Another view
It relies on specific theological assumptions.
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