Have You Been Sanctified?

Introduction.
Text: 1 Cor. 1:1-3. What does it mean to be sanctified in Christ Jesus? The Bible talks about sanctification in a variety of ways. See 1 Tim. 4:1-5; 2 Tim. 2:21; 1 Cor. 7:14; 1 Pet. 3:15. Important to understand that sanctification means to be set apart. Sanctification implies an action done by God – not man! Christians are set apart for holy purposes. We have been separated from certain things & to certain things so that we may be pleasing to God. Have you been sanctified?

I. How may people be sanctified?
   A. God is said to sanctify people – Jude 1-2
    B. The Holy Spirit is said to sanctify people – 2 Thess. 2:13-14.
    C. How do they do it? Remember it’s an action of God – not man!
        1. Not a direct operation of the Holy Spirit.
        2. God & HS sanctify a person through the Word.
         a. Jhn. 17:17; Heb. 10:8-10
    D. One must make commitment to apply teachings found in the Word.
        1. Just calling oneself a Christian does not mean one is a Christian.
        2. 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Js. 1:22-25 – must apply perfect law of liberty

II. Who are the sanctified?
   A. Eph. 5:23-27 – those that are in the church.
        1. Those in the church set aside by God for a holy purpose.
        2. Acts 2:47 – church composed of those who are saved.
    B. How does one b/c saved? What must one do in order to be sanctified?
        1. Obey the gospel! (H, B, R, C, B) Rom. 10:17; Acts 22:16; 1 Cor. 6:11)
        2. Weren’t sanctified until baptized!
    C. To remain sanctified (set apart) one must commit himself to good conduct!
        1. Rom. 12:1-2; Col. 3:1-2
        2. That which is separated to God MUST BE PURE! 2 Cor. 6:16-7:1

III. What are sanctified people called?
   A. Saints. Check the root of sanctify and saint.
    B. Acts 26:10 – who Paul talking about here? Obviously...Christians.
        1. Acts 9:2 – persecuted people of the way.
    C. Those who have been sanctified then & now are simply known as Christians!
      1. Acts 2:47 – added to the church – NOT join a denomination!
    D. More scriptures on what sanctified people called in the NT:
        1. Acts 11:26
        2. 1 Pet. 4:16

Conclusion
A. Have you been sanctified? If not,...obey the gospel today!
B. Brethren….have you sanctified God in your heart by remaining faithful?



Have You Been Sanctified? Introduction. Text: 1 Cor. 1:1-3. What does it mean to be sanctified in Christ Jesus? The Bible talks about sanctification in a variety of ways. See 1 Tim. 4:1-5; 2 Tim. 2:21; 1 Cor. 7:14; 1 Pet. 3:15. Important to understand that sanctification means to be set apart. Sanctification implies an action done by God – not man! Christians are set apart for holy purposes. We have been separated from certain things & to certain things so that we may be pleasing to God. Have you been sanctified? I. How may people be sanctified? A. God is said to sanctify people – Jude 1-2 B. The Holy Spirit is said to sanctify people – 2 Thess. 2:13-14. C. How do they do it? Remember it’s an action of God – not man! 1. Not a direct operation of the Holy Spirit. 2. God & HS sanctify a person through the Word. a. Jhn. 17:17; Heb. 10:8-10 D. One must make commitment to apply teachings found in the Word. 1. Just calling oneself a Christian does not mean one is a Christian. 2. 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Js. 1:22-25 – must apply perfect law of liberty II. Who are the sanctified? A. Eph. 5:23-27 – those that are in the church. 1. Those in the church set aside by God for a holy purpose. 2. Acts 2:47 – church composed of those who are saved. B. How does one b/c saved? What must one do in order to be sanctified? 1. Obey the gospel! (H, B, R, C, B) Rom. 10:17; Acts 22:16; 1 Cor. 6:11) 2. Weren’t sanctified until baptized! C. To remain sanctified (set apart) one must commit himself to good conduct! 1. Rom. 12:1-2; Col. 3:1-2 2. That which is separated to God MUST BE PURE! 2 Cor. 6:16-7:1 III. What are sanctified people called? A. Saints. Check the root of sanctify and saint. B. Acts 26:10 – who Paul talking about here? Obviously...Christians. 1. Acts 9:2 – persecuted people of the way. C. Those who have been sanctified then & now are simply known as Christians! 1. Acts 2:47 – added to the church – NOT join a denomination! D. More scriptures on what sanctified people called in the NT: 1. Acts 11:26 2. 1 Pet. 4:16 Conclusion A. Have you been sanctified? If not,...obey the gospel today! B. Brethren….have you sanctified God in your heart by remaining faithful?