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How do we know that sanctification is a work of the Spirit?

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Sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit, setting believers apart to be holy, as emphasized in 2 Thessalonians 2:13.

Sanctification is a pivotal component of the believer's salvation and is inherently linked to the work of the Holy Spirit. According to 2 Thessalonians 2:13, God has called His elect to salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. This verse confirms that it is not merely through human effort or moral behavior but through the transforming work of the Spirit that believers are made holy. Additionally, Hebrews 10:10 states that we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all, indicating both the completeness and the divine initiative of our sanctification. Thus, the believer's holiness is an ongoing process facilitated by the Holy Spirit, who empowers and enables us to live according to God's standards.
Scripture References: 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Hebrews 10:10

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