The Doctrine of Salvation - Part 2 - Sanctification
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Definition
Definition
Sanctification is the process of where we are being conformed into the image of Jesus Christ. It is our growth and development as a Christians.
A Reminder
A Reminder
Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
Galatians 3:1-3 “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?”
An Ongoing Battle
An Ongoing Battle
Galatians 5:17 “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.”
How to Grow in Sanctification
How to Grow in Sanctification
Approach your Christian walk in faith.
Have the right motivation.
Mark 12:29-30 “Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’”
The right motivation is a love relationship with Jesus.
Utilize the Spiritual Disciplines
Bible Intake
Prayer
Worship
Personal
Corporate
Service
Fasting
Giving
Why God Uses the Spiritual Disciplines in the Work of Sanctification
Why God Uses the Spiritual Disciplines in the Work of Sanctification
The Spiritual Disciplines deny the flesh and feed the Spirit.
The Spiritual Disciplines bring about the renewal of our minds.
Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Questions for Reflection
Questions for Reflection
Are you practicing the spiritual disciplines?
Do you have the right motivation for the spiritual disciplines?
Are you living your salvation out through faith or through the flesh?