The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum "Experimental Salvation" by A.W. Pink

Paul,

Good stuff! I am wondering, however, if John was actually lamenting that typically (at least in his experience) the doctrine of justification is being "over emphasized", i.e., to the EXCLUSION of the doctrine of sanctification, the binding of which to justification is inextricable as you have so wonderfully brought out. Put another way, I am wondering if he is perceiving a bifurcation of sanctification from justification?

Of course, I cannot help but wonder (bells aways go off when I see questions concerning justification), if the doctrine of "justification" John is referring to and being taught is actually the biblical doctrine of justification OR is it "another gospel", a counterfeit justification that only appears to be much like the biblical doctrine? Admittedly, this would be a subject for another thread.

I could pose the question like this: "Is the doctrine of justification that is popularly held, understood and/or taught either:

1. salvation by grace through faith?

or

2. salvation through grace by faith?