What is the Reformed view of sanctification?
Definitive and Progressive Sanctification Reformed theologians claim that scripture speaks about sanctification in two ways: as an ongoing process and as an accomplished event. The latter use can be seen in 1 Corinthians 1:2 and 6:11.
What is the biblical definition of the word sanctification?
1 : to set apart to a sacred purpose or to religious use : consecrate. 2 : to free from sin : purify.
What does Bible say about sanctification?
Sanctification is the action of setting something or someone apart as holy, purifying it, and dedicating it to God’s service. Without holiness, no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).
How do I become sanctified?
To become Sanctified, or Holy, one must do all that he can to live as Christ lived, according to the teachings of Christ. One must strive to live a holy life to truly be considered Holy.
What are the different types of sanctification?
There are two Pentecostal positions on sanctification, entire sanctification and progressive sanctification.
What is another word for sanctification?
OTHER WORDS FOR sanctify 1 bless, hallow, anoint, enshrine, exalt.
What is the definition of the Word Sanctification?
What is the definition of Christian sanctification?”. Answer: Sanctification is God’s will for us (1 Thessalonians 4:3). The word sanctification is related to the word saint; both words have to do with holiness. To “sanctify” something is to set it apart for special use; to “sanctify” a person is to make him holy.
What does the Bible say about the sanctification of human beings?
The sanctification of human beings, therefore, is the highest goal of God’s work in the universe. God explicitly declared it to be his will ( 1 Thess 4:3 ). He purposed that human beings be “like him” in a way no other created thing is. Human beings are like God in their stewardship over creation ( Gen 1:26-31 ).
What are the three phases of sanctification in the Bible?
Now, God guides us to maturity, a practical, progressive holiness. In the future, God will give us glorification, a permanent, ultimate holiness. These three phases of sanctification separate the believer from the penalty of sin (justification), the power of sin (maturity), and the presence of sin (glorification).
Why do we need to be sanctified in our lives?
Sanctification matters because we need to strive to live more like Christ every day. Also, when discussing positional sanctification (justification), that matters more than anything else in one’s life. (excerpt by Hope Bolinger, What is Progressive Sanctification?)