To be sanctified in Christ means to be set apart for God's purposes through His sacrifice, which also secures our ongoing holiness.
Sanctification is a fundamental aspect of the Christian experience, and it occurs through the work of Christ. Hebrews 10:10 states, 'By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.' This indicates that sanctification is not merely about moral improvement but is rooted in the believer's union with Christ, who Himself is our sanctification (1 Corinthians 1:30). Christ's sacrifice not only provides justification but also impacts our daily lives by continually working in us to produce holiness as we cooperate by faith. Our sanctification reminds us that it is ultimately Christ’s work that makes us holy, a process completed in Him rather than through our efforts.
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