The importance of details in this discussion cannot be overstated. When we examine the notion of sin, we do not suggest that adultery is acceptable within the context of justification while simultaneously condemning it in the realm of sanctification. Such a distinction would be impractical and confusing in everyday life. Instead, we emphasize that justification enables us to understand the consequences of adultery while simultaneously affirming our innocence should we fall into sin. Ultimately, the power of justification lies in its ability to nullify opposing arguments and assertions against us. Once we have been justified, we are also engaged in a journey of becoming more like Christ. It is essential to recognize that the path of sanctification is always moving in one direction—toward greater holiness and alignment with Christ's character. This understanding is foundational to our commitment to avoid adultery and other forms of sin, as we acknowledge that our justified status empowers us to live in a manner that reflects our new identity in Christ. If grace fails to adequately meet our deep needs and instead drives us toward judgment, it can be characterized as cheap grace. Genuine grace, on the other hand, acts as a protective barrier for God's people, shielding sinners from condemnation by hiding their sins from view. It should not be viewed merely as a transactional currency; instead, it serves as the powerful force that eliminates sin from our lives. When we begin to see grace as something we can control or manipulate, we run the risk of trivializing it. It is crucial to understand that once grace is given, those who are spiritually lifeless cannot respond to it in any meaningful way. If I claim that through justification I am fully accepted, forgiven, and declared righteous, and if I assert that saving grace is both free and plentiful while maintaining that I am already united with Christ, I face a logical inconsistency if I then propose that the process of sanctification demands a costly form of grace—one that requires my life, conditional forgiveness contingent upon my confession of sins, and the idea that my relationship with God is disrupted whenever I sin. This creates a rift between the concepts of justification and sanctification. To hold such contradictory beliefs means I am aligning myself with two conflicting truths that exist side by side, making me no different from someone who adheres to the theory of the Big Bang.
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