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In the NT we see two definite aspects of Sanctification:

1. Positional Sanctification. Set Apart by God and made Holy in Christ.

2. Progressive Sanctification. To begin to Experience Victory over sin.

In order to live the Christian life, we need to be secure in our standing in Christ.

The key to enduring the times of trial in our lives is to Know that someone loves you.

That Someone is God.

Paul makes reference to two Types of Hope.

a. Eternal Hope.

b. Present Hope.

The faith that we see here demonstrated by Abraham is more than just:Historical Faith or Temporary Faith.

Abraham had: Saving Faith and Miracle Faith.

The Jews believed that Abraham was accepted by God because:

1. He kept the Commandments of God.

2. He was Circumcised.

But Paul shows us they were not saved by keeping laws.

Paul makes a major turn in his letter. God has Revealed how we can be Righteous. God has Revealed how we can Obtain this Righteousness.

We need to understand this Diagnosis of man’s Problem, because if we don’t, we could end up treating the Symptoms, and not the Cause.

Paul addresses the Hebrews. They were guilty of profession without performance, and privilege without perception.