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Originally Posted by PeterG
Certainly for everything that Jesus has overcome, we will not receive the reward. And that encloses everything we mean by “sanctification”.
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Sanctification is one of those truths that has two aspects, both supported with verses. Best described as
positional and conditional. Positional sanctification is based on what Jesus has done. All genuine believers are saints by virtue of having been bought by the blood of the Lamb. Like in 1 Cor. 14:33,
"For He is not the God of disorder, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints." Here sanctification is given by virtue of being a believer.
Positional sanctification is based on the living of the believer, their choices and willingness to submit to the Lord and obey His Word and live a holy life, day to day. Like in Hebrews 12:14, "
Pursue peace with all, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord,". Here living a sanctified life is something to pursue, to work for.
A genuine believer is a saint in a general sense, but if he is watching porn, he is not a saint in a specific sense. All saints have eternal life, and will never lose it. Yet only the believers who in addition choose to live a holy and sanctified life and are victorious will receive the reward in the Millenial Kingdom.