Redemption is either inchoata or plena; i.e. begun redemption or perfect redemption.
Sin cannot stand with a perfect redemption; but here it is begun only, and sin may stand with an imperfect redemption.
There may be some darkness in the air at the sun’s first rising, but not when the sun is at the full meridian.
While our redemption is but begun, there may be sin; but not when it is perfect in glory.
T. Watson
