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		+	topic_name = Sanctification \|
		+	subtopics = [[Justification]], [[Grace]], [[Salvation]]
		+	* [[Theosis]] \|
		+	opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
		+	* {{ebd}} \|
		+	}}
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		+	Sanctification is the word that refers to being made [[holy]] and pure by [[God]]. It is the change God brings about in those who believe in him, beginning at the point of [[justification]] and continuing throughout life. The process in Eastern Christianity is often called [[Theosis]].
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		+	The Christian journey involves more than mere moral reformation of character, brought about by the power of the truth: it is the work of the Holy Spirit bringing our whole nature more and more under the influences of the new Grace-filled principles implanted in the soul in regeneration. This '''sanctification''' is the completion to perfection the work begun at baptism or reception into the Christian community, and it extends to the whole man ([[Romans 6:13]]; [[2 Corinthians 4:6]]; [[Colossians 3:10]]; [[1 John 4:7]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:19]]). It is the special office of the Holy Spirit in the plan of redemption to carry on this work ([[1 Corinthians 6:11]]; [[2 Thessalonians 2:13]]). Faith is instrumental in securing sanctification, inasmuch as it secures union to Christ ([[Galatians 2:20]]) and brings the believer into living contact with the truth, whereby he is led to yield obedience "to the commands, trembling at the threatenings, and embracing the promises of God for this life and that which is to come."
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		+	Perfect sanctification is not attainable in this life ([[1 Kings 8:46]]; [[Proverbs 20:9]]; [[Ecclesiastes 7:20]]; [[James 3:2]]; [[1 John 1:8]]). See Paul's account of himself in [[Romans 7]]:14-25; [[Philippians 3]]:12-14; and [[1 Timothy 1:15]]; also the confessions of David ([[Psalm 19]]:12, 13; [[Psalm 51]]), of Job ([[Job 42]]:5, 6), and of Daniel ([[Daniel 9]]:3-20).
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		+	==Quotes==
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		+	[[A.A. Hodge]] in Outlines of Theology
		+	: ''The more holy a man is, the more humble, self-renouncing, self-abhorring, and the more sensitive to every sin he becomes, and the more closely he clings to Christ. The moral imperfections which cling to him he feels to be sins, which he laments and strives to overcome. Believers find that their life is a constant warfare, and they need to take the kingdom of heaven by storm, and watch while they pray. They are always subject to the constant chastisement of their Father's loving hand, which can only be designed to correct their imperfections and to confirm their graces. And it has been notoriously the fact that the best Christians have been those who have been the least prone to claim the attainment of perfection for themselves.''
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		+	==Links==
		+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctification Wikipedia - Sanctification]
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		+	{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Essence of Christianity]] -> [[Living as a Christian]]

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−	~~subtopics = [[Justification]], [[Grace]], [[Salvation]]~~
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−	~~opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}~~
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−	Sanctification is the word that refers to being made [[holy]] and pure by [[God]]. It is the change God brings about in those who believe in him, beginning at the point of [[justification]] and continuing throughout life. The process in Eastern Christianity is often called [[Theosis]].
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−	The Christian journey involves more than mere moral reformation of character, brought about by the power of the truth: it is the work of the Holy Spirit bringing our whole nature more and more under the influences of the new Grace-filled principles implanted in the soul in regeneration. This '''sanctification''' is the completion to perfection the work begun at baptism or reception into the Christian community, and it extends to the whole man ([[Romans 6:13]]; [[2 Corinthians 4:6]]; [[Colossians 3:10]]; [[1 John 4:7]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:19]]). It is the special office of the Holy Spirit in the plan of redemption to carry on this work ([[1 Corinthians 6:11]]; [[2 Thessalonians 2:13]]). Faith is instrumental in securing sanctification, inasmuch as it secures union to Christ ([[Galatians 2:20]]) and brings the believer into living contact with the truth, whereby he is led to yield obedience "to the commands, trembling at the threatenings, and embracing the promises of God for this life and that which is to come."
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−	Perfect sanctification is not attainable in this life ([[1 Kings 8:46]]; [[Proverbs 20:9]]; [[Ecclesiastes 7:20]]; [[James 3:2]]; [[1 John 1:8]]). See Paul's account of himself in [[Romans 7]]:14-25; [[Philippians 3]]:12-14; and [[1 Timothy 1:15]]; also the confessions of David ([[Psalm 19]]:12, 13; [[Psalm 51]]), of Job ([[Job 42]]:5, 6), and of Daniel ([[Daniel 9]]:3-20).
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−	~~==Quotes==~~
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−	~~[[A.A. Hodge]] in Outlines of Theology~~
−	: ''The more holy a man is, the more humble, self-renouncing, self-abhorring, and the more sensitive to every sin he becomes, and the more closely he clings to Christ. The moral imperfections which cling to him he feels to be sins, which he laments and strives to overcome. Believers find that their life is a constant warfare, and they need to take the kingdom of heaven by storm, and watch while they pray. They are always subject to the constant chastisement of their Father's loving hand, which can only be designed to correct their imperfections and to confirm their graces. And it has been notoriously the fact that the best Christians have been those who have been the least prone to claim the attainment of perfection for themselves.''
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−	~~==Links==~~
−	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctification Wikipedia - Sanctification]
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−	~~{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Essence of Christianity]] -> [[Living as a Christian]]~~

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-Sanctification (or in the verb form, sanctify) refers to being set apart for [[God]] and being made [[holy]]. It is the change God brings about in believers, beginning at the point of justification and continuing throughout life. The process in Eastern Christianity is often known as Theosis.
+Sanctification is the word that refers to being made [[holy]] and pure by [[God]]. It is the change God brings about in those who believe in him, beginning at the point of [[justification]] and continuing throughout life. The process in Eastern Christianity is often called [[Theosis]].
 The Christian journey involves more than mere moral reformation of character, brought about by the power of the truth: it is the work of the Holy Spirit bringing our whole nature more and more under the influences of the new Grace-filled principles implanted in the soul in regeneration. This '''sanctification''' is the completion to perfection the work begun at baptism or reception into the Christian community, and it extends to the whole man ([[Romans 6:13]]; [[2 Corinthians 4:6]]; [[Colossians 3:10]]; [[1 John 4:7]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:19]]). It is the special office of the Holy Spirit in the plan of redemption to carry on this work ([[1 Corinthians 6:11]]; [[2 Thessalonians 2:13]]). Faith is instrumental in securing sanctification, inasmuch as it secures union to Christ ([[Galatians 2:20]]) and brings the believer into living contact with the truth, whereby he is led to yield obedience "to the commands, trembling at the threatenings, and embracing the promises of God for this life and that which is to come."
 Perfect sanctification is not attainable in this life ([[1 Kings 8:46]]; [[Proverbs 20:9]]; [[Ecclesiastes 7:20]]; [[James 3:2]]; [[1 John 1:8]]). See Paul's account of himself in [[Romans 7]]:14-25; [[Philippians 3]]:12-14; and [[1 Timothy 1:15]]; also the confessions of David ([[Psalm 19]]:12, 13; [[Psalm 51]]), of Job ([[Job 42]]:5, 6), and of Daniel ([[Daniel 9]]:3-20).
 ==Quotes==
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-''Synopsis:'' Sanctification (or in the verb form, sanctify) refers to being set apart for [[God]] and being made [[holy]]. It is the change God brings about in believers, beginning at the point of justification and continuing throughout life. The process in Eastern Christianity is often known as Theosis.
+{{Infobox_Contents |
-__TOC__
+Sanctification (or in the verb form, sanctify) refers to being set apart for [[God]] and being made [[holy]]. It is the change God brings about in believers, beginning at the point of justification and continuing throughout life. The process in Eastern Christianity is often known as Theosis.
 The Christian journey involves more than mere moral reformation of character, brought about by the power of the truth: it is the work of the Holy Spirit bringing our whole nature more and more under the influences of the new Grace-filled principles implanted in the soul in regeneration. This '''sanctification''' is the completion to perfection the work begun at baptism or reception into the Christian community, and it extends to the whole man ([[Romans 6:13]]; [[2 Corinthians 4:6]]; [[Colossians 3:10]]; [[1 John 4:7]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:19]]). It is the special office of the Holy Spirit in the plan of redemption to carry on this work ([[1 Corinthians 6:11]]; [[2 Thessalonians 2:13]]). Faith is instrumental in securing sanctification, inasmuch as it secures union to Christ ([[Galatians 2:20]]) and brings the believer into living contact with the truth, whereby he is led to yield obedience "to the commands, trembling at the threatenings, and embracing the promises of God for this life and that which is to come."
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 ==Links==
-{{returnto}} [[Theology]] | [[Living as a Christian]]
+{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Essence of Christianity]] -> [[Living as a Christian]]

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-{{summary | text=Sanctification (or in the verb form, sanctify) refers to being set apart for [[God]] and being made [[holy]]. It is the change God brings about in believers, beginning at the point of justification and continuing throughout life. The process in Eastern Christianity is often known as Theosis.}}
+'Synopsis:'' Sanctification (or in the verb form, sanctify) refers to being set apart for [[God]] and being made [[holy]]. It is the change God brings about in believers, beginning at the point of justification and continuing throughout life. The process in Eastern Christianity is often known as Theosis.
-{{overview}}
+__TOC__
-{{also}} {{ebd}}
+[[Justification]] | [[Grace]] | [[Salvation]]
-{{topics}}
+[[Theosis]]
 {{opinions}}
-{{quotes}}
+{{ebd}}
 {{returnto}} [[Theology]] | [[Living as a Christian]]

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		+	{{topics}}
		+	* [[Justification]] \| [[Grace]] \| [[Salvation]]
		+	* [[Theosis]]

	{{opinions}}		{{opinions}}