How does grace affect sanctification?

Grace is not only the means by which we are saved but also the power that enables our sanctification. Philippians 2:13 affirms that it is God who works in us, both to will and to act according to His good purpose. This indicates that our ability to pursue holiness and obedience comes from God's sustaining grace. Furthermore, as stated in 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, God Himself sanctifies us and will ensure that we are preserved blameless until the coming of our Lord. Therefore, it is through grace that we are continually transformed into the image of Christ and equipped to live lives that honor Him.