Dictionary of Bible Themes The work of the Holy Spirit in enabling believers to lead holy lives, dedicated to the service of God and conformed to his likeness. Matthew 3:11The Spirit of holiness is promised pp Lk 3:16 "fire" implies the Holy Spirit's work of purification and judgment. Romans 15:16Sanctification is a special work of the Holy Spirit See also 1 Corinthians 6:11Galatians 5:5 1 Peter 1:2 2 Thessalonians 2:13 The Holy Spirit requires believers to be sanctified See also 1 Corinthians 6:18-19Sanctification is a necessary part of being a Christian. Romans 8:4The Holy Spirit enables believers to be sanctified See also Romans 8:13Ephesians 5:18 Galatians 5:22-23 The Holy Spirit produces sanctification See also Romans 14:172 Timothy 1:7 2 Corinthians 3:18 The process of sanctification The Holy Spirit makes believers more like Jesus Christ Romans 8:13See also The Holy Spirit helps mortify sinful human nature Galatians 5:17Galatians 5:16-17 See also The Holy Spirit is opposed to natural desires Romans 8:5-9Jude 1:19 Numbers 27:18 fn Examples of people sanctified by the Holy Spirit Deuteronomy 34:9 fnJoshua: Luke 2:25Acts 6:3,5 Simeon Acts 11:24The deacons in Jerusalem: 2 Corinthians 6:6Barnabas See also Paul and his companions 1065 God, holiness of2030 Jesus Christ, holiness of 3242 Holy Spirit, baptism with 3254 Holy Spirit, fruit of 4018 life, spiritual 5023 image of God 6671 grace & Christian life 6744 sanctification 8206 Christlikeness 8217 conformity 8272 holiness, believers' growth in 8351 teachableness |
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