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How does God sanctify us?

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God sanctifies us wholly through His Spirit, making us holy in His sight.

Sanctification is a work of God where He sets apart believers for Himself, making them holy. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 states that the 'very God of peace sanctify you wholly,' emphasizing that it is God who accomplishes this work, not through our efforts but through His grace. This process involves both imputation of Christ's righteousness and the internal transformation by the Holy Spirit, producing a new nature that desires to follow God's will. While believers are called to respond in obedience, the underlying assurance is that it is ultimately God who is at work within us, both to will and to do of His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13). Thus, sanctification is a glorious demonstration of God's faithfulness to His people.
Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Philippians 2:13

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The God of Peace
Todd Nibert · Nov 27, 2016
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Joshua

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