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Confidence
Belief overview
Discipleship and practical sanctification
Faith should produce moral transformation, devotional life, and daily obedience.
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Neutral
What it is: Evangelicalism insists that true Christian faith is manifested in discipleship, practical sanctification, and change of life.
How the religion understands it: Conversion is not seen as an endpoint, but as the beginning of a path of obedience, prayer, Bible study, fellowship, and witness. Christian life is understood in terms of continuous spiritual growth.
Context: This emphasis appears both in conservative currents and in movements of renewal, discipleship, and small groups.
Documentary evidence
Supportive
Colossians 2:6-7
Walk in Christ and grow in him.
Reference: Colossians 2:6-7.
Content: Paul exhorts believers to continue in Christ and grow in him with firmness.
Use in debate: It is important in evangelical discipleship and spiritual formation.
Galatians 5:22-23
Fruit of the Spirit.
Reference: Galatians 5:22-23.
Content: The text presents ethical and spiritual qualities associated with life in the Spirit.
Use in debate: It is widely used in teaching on sanctification and Christian maturity.
James 1:22
Be doers of the word.
Reference: James 1:22.
Content: The text commands believers to practice the word and not merely hear it.
Use in debate: It is important for the emphasis on discipleship and practical sanctification.