Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance » 3233 Holy Spirit, and sanctification The work of the Holy Spirit in enabling believers to lead holy lives, dedicated to the service of God and conformed to his likeness. The Spirit of holiness is promised Matthew 3:11 pp Luke 3:16 “fire” implies the Holy Spirit's work of purification and judgment. Sanctification is a special work of the Holy Spirit Romans 15:16 See also 1 Corinthians 6:11; Galatians 5:5; 1 Peter 1:2 The Holy Spirit requires believers to be sanctified 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Sanctification is a necessary part of being a Christian. See also 1 Corinthians 6:18-19 The Holy Spirit enables believers to be sanctified Romans 8:4 See also Romans 8:13; Ephesians 5:18 The Holy Spirit produces sanctification Galatians 5:22-23 See also Romans 14:17; 2 Timothy 1:7 The process of sanctification The Holy Spirit makes believers more like Jesus Christ The Holy Spirit helps mortify sinful human nature Romans 8:13 See also Galatians 5:17 The Holy Spirit is opposed to natural desires Galatians 5:16-17 See also Romans 8:5-9; Jude 19 Examples of people sanctified by the Holy Spirit Joshua: Numbers 27:18 fn; Deuteronomy 34:9 fn Luke 2:25 Simeon The deacons in Jerusalem: Acts 6:3,5 Acts 11:24 Barnabas; 2 Corinthians 6:6 Paul and his companions See also
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