The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith Paragraph 13.2

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This sanctification is throughout the whole man,⁠¹⁠ yet imperfect in this life; there abides still some remnants of corruption in every part,⁠²⁠ wherefrom arises a continual and irreconcilable war; the flesh lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh.⁠³⁠

expand_more [1] 1 Thessalonians 5:23

expand_more [2] Romans 7:18, 23

expand_more [3] Galatians 5:17; 1 Peter 2:11

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Despite sanctification, during this life:

The flesh lusts against the Spirit

The Spirit perfectly tames the flesh

We are unable to grow in holiness

We are not made right with God

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