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What does it mean to be sanctified?

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To be sanctified means to be set apart for God’s use, as illustrated in Jude 1:1 where believers are called sanctified by God.

Sanctification refers to the process of being set apart for God and His purposes. In Jude 1:1, the author addresses believers as those who are 'sanctified by God the Father.' This means that before creation, God chose a specific group of individuals to be His own, marking them as holy and dedicated to Him. This separation is not a result of personal merit or achievements but is rooted in God’s grace and His election of believers in Christ. Consequently, every believer in Christ shares in this status of being sanctified, which also influences their lives to pursue holiness as a response to God's grace. As they grow in their faith, they are progressively conformed into the image of Christ, reflecting God's holiness in their conduct.
Scripture References: Jude 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Romans 6:11, 1 Peter 1:2; Romans 12:2, Acts 14:3, John 17:17, Matthew 28:20, 1 Corinthians 6:11

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Are You Holy?
Jim Byrd · Nov 6, 2011
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