Realities for every believer

"The believer has died, is buried, is raised, is seated with Christ in the heavenlies, and so on. These are not plateaus for victorious Christians who have surrendered all and willed their way to victory, but realities for every believer, regardless of how small one’s faith or how weak one’srepentance." (Michael Horton, "Christ the Lord," pages 113-114) 

(HT: Of First Importance)