Which comes first, Justification or Stop Sinning?
The following passages from the Ellen G. White writings and Seventh‑Day Adventist periodicals seem to suggest that justification can be received **before** the individual has stopped sinning or has fully surrendered to Christ. [^18] ^43 ^45 ^47 ^48 * “Justification is wholly of grace and not procured by any works that fallen man can do.” (p. 31.57) * “No one can be justified by any works of his own… Faith is the only condition upon which justification can be obtained.” (p. 386.103) * “No one can be justified by any works of his own… Faith is the only condition upon which justification can be obtained.” (p. 386.113) * “Faith is the only condition upon which justification can be obtained, and faith includes not only belief but trust.” (p. 386.98) * “Being justified freely by His grace… The grace of Christ is freely to justify the sinner without merit or claim on his part.” (p. 820.15155) In contrast,...