The process by which God makes us holy, done by the Holy Spirit
Separateness from the world and doing what is ethically right. (1 Peter 1: 1-2, 14-15)
God took us the way we were (justification), but he doesn’t want us to stay there (sanctification).
He requires a relationship - our will & obedience. We have to be willing to change. It’s not a checklist of how we should look and act, but a way of living that reflects God’s character.
God is working in all things for our good, to transform us to be more like him. But we have a responsibility to participate. It is supernatural work in which we cooperate. (Romans 8:28-29; Phil. 2: 12-13)
7 Ways that He sanctifies us
God’s Word - read, think, and pray it (John 17:17)
Faith - take the word & apply it without worrying about how you feel (Gal 2:20)
Church- be involved with God’s people in order to mature (Eph.4:11-13; Heb. 10: 24-25)
Forgiveness - don’t let your anger become set in, watch out for bitterness (Eph. 4:32)
Prayer - pray for your enemies & those who persecute you (Matt. 5:44-48)
Service - Jesus’ example - humbly do for others (John 13: 14-15)
Suffering - when we are suffering we often turn to God. It’s not punishment - ask God what do you want me to learn? (Heb. 5:8-9)
