What is Sanctification? Over the next few weeks (with God’s help), I hope to address this question and expound on that magnificent word: Sanctification. A word that holds so much meaning, so much power, and is no less than salvation itself. A doctrine that can abolish sin, transform lives, and make holy that which was unholy. A blessed hope, enduring peace, and divine power that is available for every man who places their faith and trust in Christ.
My prayer is that in unpacking some of what it is, it might prove to be a help to some soul, somewhere. Furthermore, striving to address what it is not might illuminate a pathway to that weary one who is tired of sinning and repenting. Might there be someone who desires to be sanctified wholly? Could there be one who wants to be free from all sin? Who wants to know and experience more than just living in bondage to sin and the flesh? My prayer is that the Word of God will reach out, and the truth of God will ring out to that soul.
Listed below are some foundational points that I would like to address. I do not claim that this is all it is, or all it is not, simply saying that these points should be addressed if you are to understand what sanctification is.
What it is:
It is Christ. (Colossians 1:27)
It is the second blessing. (Acts 26:18)
It is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. (2 Timothy 1:14)
It is the witness of the Spirit. (Hebrews 10:15)
It makes you and keeps you holy. (Colossians 1:21-22, Ephesians 1:3-14, 1 Peter 1:2-5)
It is spiritual perfection. (Hebrews 10:14)
It is presently available for you. (Titus 2:11-14)
What it is not:
It is not the will of man. (1 Thessalonians 4:3)
It is not repentance. (Acts 19:2)
It is not progressive. (Acts 2:1-4)
It is not optional. (Hebrews 2:3)
It is not positional. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)
It is not weak. (Romans 8:1-9)
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