Holiness: For the Will of God Is Your Sanctification – 1 Thessalonians 4:3 [Annotated, Updated]

by J.C. Ryle

Remember, though, that all this time the poor believing soul might have no full assurance of his pardon and acceptance with God. He might be troubled with fear upon fear and doubt upon doubt. He might have many inward questions, concerns, struggles, and doubts – clouds and darkness, storm and tempest – to the very end.