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How do we know that sanctification is God's work?

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The Bible clearly identifies sanctification as God's work, emphasizing His sovereign role in transforming believers.

The assurance that sanctification is God's work can be found throughout Scripture. Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 4:3 that it is God's will for our sanctification, meaning He is the one orchestrating this process. Furthermore, passages like Philippians 1:6 affirm that 'He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.' This implies that from start to finish, our growth in holiness is dependent on God's faithfulness. Additionally, if we look to the teachings of Christ, we see that sanctification is intertwined with the work of the Holy Spirit, who uses the Word of God to wash and cleanse us, as indicated in Ephesians 5:26. Thus, we can be assured of the divine influence behind our transformation into Christlikeness.
Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Philippians 1:6, Ephesians 5:26, Jude 1:1, John 17:17, Ephesians 1:4, Hebrews 10:10, 1 Corinthians 3:16

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