Sciencing Sanctification
“Sciencing Sanctification”
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Pastor Dave Clear
I Thessalonians 4:3
1. The meaning of sanctification
* Sanctification has to do with separation.
a. Sanctification from sin and that which is sinful.
* Where is the temple today? Your mind and your body
b. A separation to God, to godliness, and to God’s purpose.
* “Keep a short sin account!”
* Sanctification is the reason that Christ gave Himself up for the church.
2. The means of sanctification
* The Bible is the instrument of sanctification, but only when it is received in the heart.
* Two possible results of sanctification.
a. Pure sanctification
b. Pharisaical sanctification
3. The time of sanctification
* Sanctification is progressive.
4. The participants in sanctification
* Sanctification is the one part of the entirety of the Christian life that is a partnership.
5. The scope of sanctification
a. Body
b. Soul
c. Spirit
6. The reason for sanctification
a. God’s purpose
b. God’s glory!