Continuity

So the New Testament exhibits the same pattern for relating to God as does the Old Testament: (1) we come into the relationship solely by receiving God’s grace; (2) to be in the relationship requires that we manifest Christ’s character; (3) but we cannot do this in our own strength; (4) therefore it is necessary for us to rely entirely upon the Holy Spirit who reproduces Christ’s character in us. — Called to be Holy, pages 104-105