Question about Sanctification

[Toasty]

When a believer in Christ goes through process of sanctification, is it possible for him to stop practicing certain sins completely? I was just wondering because after Peter denied Christ three times, there is no evidence that he denied Christ ever again.

 

[Peairtach]

It if possible for him to overcome particular sins completely by God's grace yet struggle with other sins for a long time in God'x providence.

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[rickclayfan]

In sanctification, the battle is not merely against the deeds (sins), but primarily against the sinful nature that still resides in us. The root as well as the branches, the source as well as the streams, are purified. So, the external sins may shuffle around, but there still remains an underlying problem -- the flesh.

 

[Ed Walsh]

because after Peter denied Christ three times, there is no evidence that he denied Christ ever again

This is more of a question than an answer. What did Jesus mean when he told Peter that he would be converted in the future? At Pentecost? When Jesus questioned him? John 21:15-19

Luke 22:31-34
31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the **** shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

 

[Toasty]

In sanctification, the battle is not merely against the deeds (sins), but primarily against the sinful nature that still resides in us. The root as well as the branches, the source as well as the streams, are purified. So, the external sins may shuffle around, but there still remains an underlying problem -- the flesh.

That is so true. The root and the source needs to be purified.