Bible Question: what is the meaning of sactification |
Bible Answer: Weezy - This says essentially what CDBJ has said in his excellent answer, but in different words, so that perhaps it will serve to enchance your understanding of this important biblical concept embodied in the word "sanctification." I'm reproducing from the Glossary entry found on page 1891 of "The Believer's Study Bible" edited by the late Dr. W. A. Criswell and published by Thomas Nelson. ...... "Sanctification. (1) Positional - the work of the Holy Spirit in setting a man apart for Jesus Christ at his conversion (1 Pet. 1:2). ..... (2) Progressive - the work of the Holy Spirit which continues throughout the life of the believer and which results in increasisng personal holiness. ..... (3) Ultimate - the culmination of the sanctifying work of the Spirit resulting in glorification in the presence of God." ....... Thus ends the Glossary entry. It is worthy of note that sanctification in all its forms is the work of the Holy Spirit. We do not become sanctified by doing good works; we do good works because we are sanctified by the work of the Holy Spirit. Thus, both justification and sanctification are not of man's doing but of God's grace and therefore "Soli Deo Gloria!" is not an empty phrase. It means "To God alone be the glory!" -- and God alone, by his amazing grace, both justifies and sanctifies. ...... "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me." --Hank |
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