Growing into Holiness: Understanding Sanctification

Growing into Holiness: Understanding Sanctification (Content)

Part 1 — What Is Sanctification? Part 2 — Holiness in the Old Testament Part 3 — Jesus and the…

Part 1 — What Is Sanctification?

Introduction Within Christian theology, sanctification refers to the process by which believers are made holy through the work of God.…

Growing into Holiness: Understanding Sanctification

Part 2 — Holiness in the Old Testament

Introduction The doctrine of sanctification does not originate in the New Testament; rather, its foundations are deeply rooted in the…

Growing into Holiness: Understanding Sanctification

Part 3 — Jesus and the Call to Inner Holiness

Introduction While the Old Testament establishes the foundations of holiness through the Law and the covenant with Israel, the teachings…

Growing into Holiness: Understanding Sanctification

Part 4 — Union with Christ and the New Life

Introduction In the writings of the Apostle Paul, the doctrine of sanctification is closely connected with the believer’s union with…

Growing into Holiness: Understanding Sanctification

Part 5 — The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Transformation

Introduction While sanctification is grounded in the believer’s union with Christ, the New Testament teaches that the Holy Spirit is…

Growing into Holiness: Understanding Sanctification

Part 6 — The Christian Struggle with Sin

Introduction Although sanctification involves spiritual transformation and growth in holiness, the New Testament makes it clear that believers continue to…

Growing into Holiness: Understanding Sanctification

Part 7 — Sanctification in Church History

Introduction The doctrine of sanctification has been interpreted and developed throughout the history of the Christian Church. While the biblical…

Growing into Holiness: Understanding Sanctification

Part 8 — Spiritual Disciplines and Growth in Holiness

Introduction Sanctification, as described in Scripture, involves the gradual transformation of believers into the likeness of Christ. While this transformation…

Growing into Holiness: Understanding Sanctification

Part 9 — Sanctification in Everyday Life

Introduction Sanctification is not confined to personal devotion or church worship; it extends into every aspect of daily life. The…

Growing into Holiness: Understanding Sanctification

Part 10 — The Completion of Sanctification: Glorification

Introduction Throughout the Christian life, believers experience the ongoing process of sanctification—growing in holiness, resisting sin, and being transformed into…