A Lifelong Pursuit
In a believer's justification, it is the sacrifice of Christ on their behalf, which provides the forgiveness of sins (through faith in God's Son)and communion with God(which was lost in man's fall through disobedience to God's command)is thus restored.In the believer's lifelong pursuit of holiness, which is a part of their sanctification, they are not bystanders as in their justification, but they take part in this work with God The Holy Spirit's assistance-"no one can attain any degree of holiness without God working in his life, but just as surely no one will attain it without effort on his own part."
