Bible Question: I often hear about salvation and sanctification from preachers. What is/are their differences? What are their characteristics or manifestations? |
Bible Answer: Word study ... salvation and sanctification ... Soteria (Strong's 4991) which means present or future salvation or deliverance, preservation, safety ... is one of the words for salvation. It is feminine noun. The adjective form is soterion (Strong's 4991) which means saving, bringing salvation; he who embodies this salvation, or through whom God is about to achieve it; or the hope of (future) salvation. Hagiasmos (Strong's 38) which means consecration, purification ... is the word for sanctification and is also translated holiness half the time. It is masculine noun. Add this to your study of the verses Nolan gave. To go deeper look up save, saved ... and sanctify, holy ... Hope this helps, Searcher |