Sanctification: The Mortification of Sin

Introduction

I. General Observations

II. Particular Considerations

Condition–IF

Subject–YOU

Means–BY THE SPIRIT

Duty–PUT TO DEATH THE DEADS OF THE BODY

Promise–YOU WILL LIVE

III. Specific Definition

A. What Mortification is Not

 1. It is not the complete elimination of sin

 2. It is not pretending that sin is removed

 3. It is not merely the improvement of natural qualities

 4. It is not simply the diversion of sin

 5. It is not simply occasional victories over sin

B. What Mortification Is

 1. It is the weakening of the habit of sin

 2. It is the strengthening of the new man

Conclusion