How is holy living possible? (continued)
The process of sanctification
The work of the Holy Spirit
Romans 15:16 – Gentile offering … sanctified by the Holy SpiritRomans 15:18-19 – by word/deed, by miracles (signs/wonders), by power of the Spirit of GodI Corinthians 6:11 – washed/sanctified/justified … by the SpiritII Thessalonians 2:13 – sanctification by the SpiritI Peter 1:1-2 – the sanctifying work of the SpiritHoly Spirit – what do we know?He is a He, not an “it” – John 14:16-17He spoke – I Timothy 4:1; Acts 8:29; 10:19-20; Acts 13:1-4; John 14:26He intercedes – Romans 8:26He has a mind/knowledge – Romans 8:27; I Corinthians 2:11He has love – Romans 15:30He can be hurt by us – Ephesians 4:30; Matthew 12:31-32; Hebrews 10:29; Acts 5:3Gift of the Holy Spirit received at baptism – Acts 2:38-39; 11:7; I Corinthians 12:13Location of the Holy SpiritTitus 3:5-6 – He is instrumental in our spiritual regeneration when we become Christians.I Corinthians 6:19-20 – Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit.Ephesians 3:14-16 – strengthens our inner manJohn 14:17Romans 8:9-11Galatians 4:6Ephesians 3:20The work of the Word of God
Ephesians 6:17 – word=sword of the SpiritJohn 17:17 – sanctified by truth=wordEphesians 5:25-26 – sanctify … by the wordSanctification:
… is received through Christ… takes place at baptism upon obedience (death of the old man)… is ongoing (as we walk in the light)… is work of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God (Bible)
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