The Three Phases of Sanctification - Biblical Resources
The sanctification of the believer is in three realms—positional, progressive, and ultimate, reflecting the past, present, and future aspects of salvation. In Romans 8:1-11, Paul notes the reality of positional sanctification as the believer is in union with Christ, having been justified and declared righteous.
8. Work Out Your Salvation: The Process of Sanctification
What is the process of spiritual growth—sanctification? Paul speaks to this congregation and challenges them to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. Now it must be noticed that Paul does not say to “work for” your salvation but to “work out” your salvation.
What is Sanctification and How Does It Work? - Cru
Sanctification involves a transformation of the human person in the depths of their heart and soul. It’s more than what anyone can see or feel. It’s a mysterious, complex process that God initiates and sustains as a gift.
10 Things You Should Know about Sanctification - Crossway
Jun 27, 2023 · 1. Sanctification is a position, not just a process. It is commonly known that sanctification is a process. This is indeed the case, but in addition, as is less widely acknowledged, sanctification is, first, a position into which believers are placed at conversion.
5 Things You Should Know about Sanctification - Ligonier Ministries
Dec 28, 2022 · Whereas the justification of believers (i.e., their being accepted as righteous before God) is by faith alone, the process of sanctification occurs in the lives of believers by “faith working through love” (Gal. 5:6).
What is sanctification? What is the definition of Christian ...
Jan 4, 2022 · In Christian theology, sanctification is a state of separation unto God; all believers enter into this state when they are born of God: “You are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption” (1 Corinthians 1:30, ESV).
Sanctification - Ligonier Ministries
Sanctification is one of the benefits of the redemption secured by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Reformed theologians distinguish between the doctrine of justification and the doctrine of sanctification by addressing the dual problem of the guilt and corruption of sin.
How Does Sanctification Work? - Topical Studies - Bible Study Tools
May 20, 2024 · Sanctification is God’s work in us, as 1 Corinthians 6:11 tells us, “Through the Holy Spirit we are washed, sanctified, and justified.” We need God’s sanctifying work in us to help erase the effects of sinful thinking.
6. Sanctification - bible.org
Dec 6, 2021 · After the simultaneous events of regeneration and justification, believers begin the process of sanctification. Since the term sanctify means “to set apart,” sanctification means “setting apart to holiness” or “making righteous.” God is the primary one who sanctifies believers.
The Doctrine of Sanctification - The Gospel Coalition
In theological discussion, sanctification usually denotes something we do or strive to obtain—personal godliness, the process of becoming increasingly godly, and so on. But in New Testament usage, the sanctification terminology overwhelmingly has to do with a …