Progressive Sanctification

The problem of progressive sanctification is always a troubling one for the saints. Does the regenerated and sanctified child of God become, throughout his life, progressively more holy? May he, in the midst of the battle of faith, expect growth in sanctity and piety? increasing victories in the battle against sin? May he, on the basis of the Word of God, expect that as he grows older he will become more and more virtuous and that he will live in greater and more frequent good works? Or, to...