On the basis of the finished work of Christ, a moment by moment life of faith is "the victory"...
There is the same base (Christ's work) and the same instrument (faith); the only difference is that one [justification] is once-for-all and the other is moment-by-moment. The whole unity of biblical teaching stands solid at this place. If we try to live the Christian life in our own strength we will have sorrow, but if we live in this way, we will not only serve the Lord, but in the place of sorrow He will be our song. That is the difference. The how of the Christian life is the power of the crucified and risen Lord, through the agency of the indwelling Holy Spirit, by faith, moment by moment.
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13). This is our calling, through the agency of the Holy Spirit. We are not called to serve God just any way, but to know joy and peace in believing.
TS, pp70-71.
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