Wisdom and Sanctification

But in conveying and communicating his wisdom and sanctification, [Christ] takes another method, for this is not imputed, but really imparted to us by the illuminating and regenerating work of the Spirit: these are graces really inherent in us: our righteousness comes from Christ as a surety, but our holiness comes from him as a quickening head, sending vital influences unto all his members.

 

John Flavel, The Method of Grace, Sermon 1, The Whole Works of the Reverend John Flavel, vol. 2 (London; Edinburgh; Dublin: W. Baynes and Son; Waugh and Innes; M. Keene, 1820), 25.