Sanctification Flashcards
Define Sanctificaton
To be “set apart” and made holy.
a deep transforming relationship with Christ through the Holy Spirit
What has sanctification meant to you personally?
It has meant that often things that break God’s hear also break mine - the things that turn his stomach also make me sick. The things that warm his heart also warm mine. I want to make him smile.
How is Jesus our Sanctifier?
We have been “set apart” as holy - appointed for God’s use. This was done when Jesus died on the cross. (positional sanctification)
As we give up control or our lives to Christ he lives in us (Gal. 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me) our lives are transformed
What is meant by “Positional Sanctification”
- a distinct event that happens during the process of regeneration
- Because of Jesus’ atoning work on the cross, we are seen as holy. His blood covers our sins and we are seen as righteous and in conformity to the image of Jesus Christ. (Romans 8:29)
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What is meant by experiential sanctification?
Experiential sanctification has to do with spiritual maturity.
- ongoing process
- “Be filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18)
- “Do no be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transfomred byt he rnewing of you mind (Romans 12)
Has to do with day-to-day decisions regarding obedience/being in relationship with God, giving up control. Christ living in us (Gal. 2:20)
How is sanctification both a “Distinct” and “Progressive” experience
There is a distinct event and a progressive experience:
- During regeneration you experience sanctification (2 Cor. 5:17 )
- As you walk with God, the Holy Spirit will transform you by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12). You see in increase in the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)
What is meant by “the indwelling Christ”
Gal. 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Christ lives in me - by the Spirit. His life and power enable me to live a sanctified life
The indwelling Holy Spirit is the agent of sanctification acting for Jesus Christ
What are the evidences of a sanctified life?
Fruit of the Spirit
Love God with all my heart, soul , strength
- no idols
- immediate obedience
- unhindered communication
Love my neighbour as myself
- sacrificial love, never self-serving
- love justice, mercy
Outline the 2 great gifts Jesus gave us
Salvation
- delivered from the penalty of sin
- freedom from eternal death
- releases us from the guilt of our past
- Christ lives in us because we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit (Gal. 2:20)
Sanctification -
- delivered from the power of sin
- freedom to live in the power of the Spirit
- equips us to resist temptations in the future
- Christ begins to live “through” us because we are filled with the Holy Spirit
- often happens after salvation
How would you lead someone to experience Sanctification/how do you know you have been Sanctified?
- Surrender (Romans 12:1-2),
- Accept (Gal. 2:20),
- Abide (John 15:4)
