What does it mean to be sanctified? Is holiness something God does in us, something we work toward—or both? In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki addresses the doctrine of sanctification, helping believers understand both their permanent identity in Christ and their ongoing growth in godly living.

Sanctification, simply put, is being set apart unto God. In this episode, Pastor Josh shows from 1 Corinthians, Romans, 1 Thessalonians, and other passages that every believer has already been spiritually sanctified—permanently identified with Christ and made holy through the Spirit’s work the moment they believed the gospel. But this sanctification is not only positional—it also carries a present calling to walk in holiness, to be renewed in mind and conduct, and to grow in Christlikeness.

You’ll learn how the believer’s identity has been transferred from Adam (marked by sin and death) to Christ (marked by righteousness and true holiness), and how that change sets the stage for a transformed life. While we still live in a fallen world and battle the flesh, the call to “possess your vessel in sanctification and honor” is part of God’s ongoing work to conform us to the image of His Son.

Sanctification is not about legalism or self-effort—it is a Spirit-led response to what God has already accomplished in Christ. We’ve been washed, set apart, and made holy, and now we are called to live in a way that reflects our true identity.

Whether you struggle with sin, feel stuck in your spiritual growth, or simply want clarity on what it means to live a holy life, this episode will ground you in the truth: you have already been sanctified in Christ, and now you are called to walk in that holiness by faith.