Justification is a continuous process initiated by God at the moment of salvation. According to Paul, we are justified without the need for adherence to the law. In the process of sanctification, we work to eliminate sinful behaviors with the guidance of the Spirit. The Spirit utilizes the law to convict us of our sins, leading us to confess and seek forgiveness. While the law serves a beneficial purpose in this process, it cannot ultimately save us. The Galatians erred by reverting to circumcision as a means of earning justification before God, mistakenly believing that their own efforts were sufficient for salvation. In contrast, true justification involves resting in the completed work of Christ, relying solely on His perfect righteousness rather than our own works to maintain our relationship with Him. In justification, we find peace and freedom from the burden of trying to earn salvation through our own efforts.

Upon being regenerated through salvation, we are endowed with new inclinations towards obedience. Our acts of obedience are pre-emptively graced by God, as we are incapable of upholding the law on our own. Despite our innate shortcomings, our newly formed desires grant us a glimpse of the spiritual realm in Christ. By apprehending Christ through our spiritual senses, He becomes the focal point of our devotion. Rather than solely relying on the written word, our growth is now dependent on the guidance and empowerment of the Spirit.