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1 | Sanctification Process? | 1 Cor 1:2 | John Ryals | 228399 | ||
I Cor. 1:30; Is Sanctification a process, or are we sanctified with Justification of Faith? | ||||||
2 | Sanctification Process? | 1 Cor 1:2 | biblicalman | 228400 | ||
Like salvation, sanctification is spoken of in a number of ways, as something that has taken place, as something that is taking place, and as something which will finally take place. In 1 Corinthians 1.2 the Corinthians, in spite of their spiritual weakness, are described as those who have been 'sanctified in Christ Jesus'. They have been made holy in God's eyes through the work of the cross, and are in a permanent state of being 'sanctified ones (saints). They are holy to God. Compare 1 Corinthians 6.11, where sancrtification precedes justification (although not timewise) as something that has taken place. Like justification this is a once for all blessing. But the more regular application of the term sanctification is to the process by which God's people are being made holy. Thus in Hebrews 10.14 'By a SINGLE OFFERING He has perfected for ever those who are being sanctified.' 'For this is the will of God, even our sanctification' (1 Thessalonians 4.3). The idea here is of those who are being made holy through the work of the Holy Spirit, and will therefore finally be made holy. 2 Corinthians 3.18 is a description of that process. We can compare Ephesians 5.26 where Christ's purpose is to 'sanctify' (make holy) His people, having first cleansed them through His word, with the purpose of presenting them to Himself holy and without blemish. So we are sancrtified once for all when we come to Christ, and that begins a process of sanctification by the Spirit which will result in our final perfection. |
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3 | Sanctification Process? | 1 Cor 1:2 | John Ryals | 228402 | ||
Thank you for that wonderful explanation and provided study scriptures. I want to see youe explanation to a thought I'm having about 'consecration.' Consecration by Webster's defintion: 'dedicate to a sacred purpose or service.' My thought, Once we are justified through faith, we are sanctified, or set apart. Until this 'setting apart'; Truly, we can't be as informed as we should about the Word of God. Even if we had sat through numerous sermons, or studied for relentless hours; If we have never had that 'Born Again' experience; Would not our understanding come from a 'Humanistic Approach', and not the Holy Spirit's guidance? After true regeneration, we now began our proper journey as we move more towards a 'consecrated life'. So now, would not our forward progression be a sense of being 'consecrated' and not 'Santified'? I can only pray this is understandable, with clarity. If not, please do your best to understand the direction I am being led on this concerned topic. This is a topic I find of disagreement in some of my Bible study groups, and would like to get some feedback from this forum so I may share with them. May the Lord be with you, John Ryals |
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4 | Sanctification Process? | 1 Cor 1:2 | DocTrinsograce | 228406 | ||
Dear John, Submitting to the Word is a lifelong process. It is something that is commanded (2 Timothy 2:15), necessary (2 Peter 1:1-10), and precious (Psalm 119:72). It is the sole venue through which the Holy Spirit teaches us. As a saved person you are already consecrated. Indeed, God has chosen you before the foundation of the earth (Ephesians 1:4). Furthermore, your positional (or definitive) sanctification has already been accomplished (Ephesians 2:1-9). Progressive sanctification is a process of refining (2 Timothy 2:21) that will continue (Philippians 1:6) until it is finally and fully achieved by God in you in glory (1 John 3:2). Now if God has already done all this, will He not provide for us all that we need to serve Him (cf Romans 8:32)? So persevere in the study of the Word. Strive to know it, believe it, and obey it (2 Timothy 3:15-17). I promise you that He will use what you know at any given moment for His purpose in your service to Him. Never think that you will have someday attained some kind of "higher level" of Spirituality. The world thinks in terms of holy men, gurus, or special prophets. Christianity is not like that at all. Indeed, our Lord Jesus asserted repeatedly that it was quite the contrary (Matthew 28:8-12). There is no "second blessing" or "deeper spiritual life." We have all that we need, so let us walk in it. We pursue it, because He has already accomplished it -- we walk in it, because He already authored it -- we live completed lives, because He is already completing it. (Philippians 1:6) I am encouraged when I see questions like yours, John. Internal truths are always manifested externally. We do not understand the details of this wonderful work of the Holy Spirit, but we see it evidenced in a heart that longs to know Him better, to hear Him more clearly, and to love Him more dearly. Thank you for participating with us in the forum. In Him, Doc |
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5 | Context of Matt 28:8-12? | 1 Cor 1:2 | BornOne | 228412 | ||
Doc A good answer. I am slightly puzzled by ref to Matt 28:8-12 in the context. Is this the ref you intended? BornOne |
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6 | Context of Matt 28:8-12? | 1 Cor 1:2 | DocTrinsograce | 228414 | ||
Hi, BornOne... Oops... should have been Matthew 23:8-12. Thank you for verifying my references! I do appreciate it. In Him, Doc |
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