Here, then, we see the idea of adding, which is the idea of growing in character and moral conformity to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That is continuous. So don't be discouraged because you are not instantly transformed into a saint. This is a teaching that gives you certain comfort. Don't panic because you are not a saint instantly.
Sanctification is growth.
Continue using the means of grace, which we will discuss later on. It is an ongoing transformation until one day we will be like God himself, like Jesus Christ himself. That doesn't mean we will become gods, but we will be like him. First let us talk about justification, which occurs when we are born again. Justification means that Jesus Christ has taken all our sin and in its place we are given his irreproachable, perfect righteousness.