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Its done by God. Not that there is no activity on our part.
But without Him we can do nothing. We dont know ourselves
as well as we think we do. He does and will bring it about.
Often its a very dark and troublesome time that this goes on.
Not always but it does at times. We tend to do a whitewash
job on our own.
Also its a promise that it will happen.
But without Him we can do nothing. We dont know ourselves
as well as we think we do. He does and will bring it about.
Often its a very dark and troublesome time that this goes on.
Not always but it does at times. We tend to do a whitewash
job on our own.
Also its a promise that it will happen.
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There is no Biblical reference to the process of sanctification, this is only known to those who have actual experience of it. The Bible doesn't expressly talk about the process.
Many writings of holy men (and even a few women) have been published which talk about this subject (and also many other subjects).
For instance, try ordering this book from St Vladimir's Seminary Press.
St Vladimir's Seminary Press and Bookstore
Read this too:
http://www.sgtt.org/Writings/Patristics/MysticalTexts.pdf
Many writings of holy men (and even a few women) have been published which talk about this subject (and also many other subjects).
For instance, try ordering this book from St Vladimir's Seminary Press.
St Vladimir's Seminary Press and Bookstore
Read this too:
http://www.sgtt.org/Writings/Patristics/MysticalTexts.pdf
we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all (Heb. 10:10)
Sanctification is a choice.
“I am Jehovah your God: sanctify yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am holy” (Lev. 11:44; cf. 1 Pet. 1:16).
*Christ’s death was necessary for both the cleansing and sanctification processes.
*Cleansing is preparatory to sanctification.
*The cleansing is accomplished by the “washing of water
ok.... go on... argue...
Sanctification is a choice.
“I am Jehovah your God: sanctify yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am holy” (Lev. 11:44; cf. 1 Pet. 1:16).
*Christ’s death was necessary for both the cleansing and sanctification processes.
*Cleansing is preparatory to sanctification.
*The cleansing is accomplished by the “washing of water
ok.... go on... argue...
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You are both right and wrong.
Technically speaking, it could be argued that sanctification is actually a gift of the Spirit and not a process seeing as the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of sanctification. However, one must choose to consecrate themselves in order to abide (walk) in the Spirit (presence) of God.
Romans 8 teaches that only when we abide in the Spirit will we have victory over the desires of the flesh. Basically, sanctification is a state of holiness in the life of a believer than can only be achieved through consistant intimate fellowship with the Spirit of God. Sanctification is by no means a process but rather a state of spiritual maturity where become more Christ like. This what I mean when I say "sanctification is not a process but a person" because a sanctified state can only be achieved when we walk (abide) in constant fellowship (communion) with the Holy Spirit. (*see 1 Corinthians 10:13)
The process many refer to is actually consecration. Basically, consecration is indeed a choice to live both in obedience to the Word of God and in absolute surrender to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Consecration is a voluntary act where the Holy Spirit leads us through period of repentance necessary to lay down the junk in our lives necessary to move on to the level of spiritual maturity in our lives (which is sanctification).
Many today never receive sanctification on any level due to very poor teaching on the subject. Many mistake sanctification with the process of consecration. Some actually teach that sanctification is entirely voluntary in the life of a believer which totally untrue. If the Holy Spirit truly resides in you then sanctification is eminent on some level. It is very possible to be sanctified in one area of your life, yet struggle in another thus the old saying "I am sanctified (past tense) and am being sanctified (present / future tense)".
If anyone desires scripture references to back up what I'm saying as scriptural truth just ask. I'm not including them along with this post due to a lack of time.
BTW - Zumba must really work. You look great!
*lol*
Technically speaking, it could be argued that sanctification is actually a gift of the Spirit and not a process seeing as the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of sanctification. However, one must choose to consecrate themselves in order to abide (walk) in the Spirit (presence) of God.
Romans 8 teaches that only when we abide in the Spirit will we have victory over the desires of the flesh. Basically, sanctification is a state of holiness in the life of a believer than can only be achieved through consistant intimate fellowship with the Spirit of God. Sanctification is by no means a process but rather a state of spiritual maturity where become more Christ like. This what I mean when I say "sanctification is not a process but a person" because a sanctified state can only be achieved when we walk (abide) in constant fellowship (communion) with the Holy Spirit. (*see 1 Corinthians 10:13)
The process many refer to is actually consecration. Basically, consecration is indeed a choice to live both in obedience to the Word of God and in absolute surrender to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Consecration is a voluntary act where the Holy Spirit leads us through period of repentance necessary to lay down the junk in our lives necessary to move on to the level of spiritual maturity in our lives (which is sanctification).
Many today never receive sanctification on any level due to very poor teaching on the subject. Many mistake sanctification with the process of consecration. Some actually teach that sanctification is entirely voluntary in the life of a believer which totally untrue. If the Holy Spirit truly resides in you then sanctification is eminent on some level. It is very possible to be sanctified in one area of your life, yet struggle in another thus the old saying "I am sanctified (past tense) and am being sanctified (present / future tense)".
If anyone desires scripture references to back up what I'm saying as scriptural truth just ask. I'm not including them along with this post due to a lack of time.
BTW - Zumba must really work. You look great!
*lol*
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You are both right and wrong.
Technically speaking, it could be argued that sanctification is actually a gift of the Spirit and not a process seeing as the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of sanctification. However, one must choose to consecrate themselves in order to abide (walk) in the Spirit (presence) of God.
Romans 8 teaches that only when we abide in the Spirit will we have victory over the desires of the flesh. Basically, sanctification is a state of holiness in the life of a believer than can only be achieved through consistant intimate fellowship with the Spirit of God. Sanctification is by no means a process but rather a state of spiritual maturity where become more Christ like. This what I mean when I say "sanctification is not a process but a person" because a sanctified state can only be achieved when we walk (abide) in constant fellowship (communion) with the Holy Spirit. (*see 1 Corinthians 10:13)
The process many refer to is actually consecration. Basically, consecration is indeed a choice to live both in obedience to the Word of God and in absolute surrender to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Consecration is a voluntary act where the Holy Spirit leads us through period of repentance necessary to lay down the junk in our lives necessary to move on to the level of spiritual maturity in our lives (which is sanctification).
Many today never receive sanctification on any level due to very poor teaching on the subject. Many mistake sanctification with the process of consecration. Some actually teach that sanctification is entirely voluntary in the life of a believer which totally untrue. If the Holy Spirit truly resides in you then sanctification is eminent on some level. It is very possible to be sanctified in one area of your life, yet struggle in another thus the old saying "I am sanctified (past tense) and am being sanctified (present / future tense)".
If anyone desires scripture references to back up what I'm saying as scriptural truth just ask. I'm not including them along with this post due to a lack of time.
BTW - Zumba must really work. You look great! *lol*
Technically speaking, it could be argued that sanctification is actually a gift of the Spirit and not a process seeing as the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of sanctification. However, one must choose to consecrate themselves in order to abide (walk) in the Spirit (presence) of God.
Romans 8 teaches that only when we abide in the Spirit will we have victory over the desires of the flesh. Basically, sanctification is a state of holiness in the life of a believer than can only be achieved through consistant intimate fellowship with the Spirit of God. Sanctification is by no means a process but rather a state of spiritual maturity where become more Christ like. This what I mean when I say "sanctification is not a process but a person" because a sanctified state can only be achieved when we walk (abide) in constant fellowship (communion) with the Holy Spirit. (*see 1 Corinthians 10:13)
The process many refer to is actually consecration. Basically, consecration is indeed a choice to live both in obedience to the Word of God and in absolute surrender to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Consecration is a voluntary act where the Holy Spirit leads us through period of repentance necessary to lay down the junk in our lives necessary to move on to the level of spiritual maturity in our lives (which is sanctification).
Many today never receive sanctification on any level due to very poor teaching on the subject. Many mistake sanctification with the process of consecration. Some actually teach that sanctification is entirely voluntary in the life of a believer which totally untrue. If the Holy Spirit truly resides in you then sanctification is eminent on some level. It is very possible to be sanctified in one area of your life, yet struggle in another thus the old saying "I am sanctified (past tense) and am being sanctified (present / future tense)".
If anyone desires scripture references to back up what I'm saying as scriptural truth just ask. I'm not including them along with this post due to a lack of time.
BTW - Zumba must really work. You look great!
*lol*
