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How are believers made holy according to the Bible?

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Believers are made holy through the work of Christ, who sanctifies them by His blood and imputed righteousness, as revealed in Ephesians 1:4.

The Bible teaches that believers are made holy primarily through the redemptive work of Christ. In Ephesians 1:4, it states that God 'chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.' This passage affirms that holiness is not achieved by human effort but is a divine gift rooted in God’s sovereign election and Christ’s sacrificial death. Through the Spirit's regenerating work, believers are cleansed of their sins, and their status before God is transformed. This holiness is imputed to them through faith in Christ, who fulfilled the law and provided the perfect righteousness required for acceptance with God. Furthermore, the process of ongoing sanctification in the believer's life serves to cultivate this holiness, reflecting God's glory as they grow in faith and obedience.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:4

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