Dictionary of Bible Themes: 6745 sanctification, nature and basis of

6745 sanctification, nature and basis of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The process of renewal and consecration by which believers are made holy through the work of the Holy Spirit. Sanctification is the consequence of justification and is dependent upon a person being in a right relationship with God.

Sanctification is grounded in the holiness of God

God is holy

Ezekiel 39:7 See also Leviticus 22:32; Joshua 24:19; Psalm 30:4; Hosea 11:9; Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 6:10

God demands that his people should reflect his holiness

Leviticus 19:2 See also Leviticus 11:44-45; Leviticus 20:7-8; Hebrews 2:11; 1 Peter 1:15-16

Sanctification is the will of God for his people

1 Thessalonians 4:3 See also Ephesians 1:4; Ephesians 2:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:1-2

The basis for sanctification

God's election of his people

1 Corinthians 1:2; Ephesians 1:4-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:9

The atoning death of Jesus Christ

Hebrews 13:12 See also Romans 6:11; Romans 7:4; Romans 8:2; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Corinthians 6:11; Ephesians 5:25-27; Hebrews 10:10-14; 1 Peter 2:5

The grace of God

Luke 1:69-75; Philippians 2:13; 2 Timothy 1:9; Hebrews 12:10

The work of the Holy Spirit

Romans 15:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2

The word of God

John 17:17; Ephesians 5:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:16

The need for sanctification

The universal sinfulness of humanity

Isaiah 64:6 See also Job 15:14-15; Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:12-19; Ephesians 2:3

Enslavement to evil can only be broken through the death of Jesus Christ

John 8:34-36 See also Romans 6:16-18; Romans 8:5-7; Ephesians 4:17-24

The need for renewal and growth

2 Peter 3:18 See also Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6; Hebrews 6:1-3

The nature of sanctification

A process which has already been initiated

1 Corinthians 1:2; Corinthians 6:11

A process of growth in holiness

Romans 12:1-3; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 4:15; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 2:1-3; 2 Peter 3:18

Consecration to God

Exodus 32:29; 1 Chronicles 29:5; Proverbs 23:26; Romans 12:1