1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.

You Were Sanctified! 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 1. It is incumbent for Christians to understand sanctification. 2. Sanctification is seen throughout the Old Testament and also in the New Testament. 3. To know sanctification is to know how to be a Christian.

Sanctification Defined Sanctification (hagiasmos) - properly purification – holiness. To render or declare sacred or holy, consecrate... (2) to separate from things profane and dedicate to God to consecrate (Thayer) Holy (hagios) - sacred (physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially consecrated). Fundamentally signifies separated, and hence, in Scripture in its moral and spiritual significance, separated from sin and therefore consecrated to God (Vines). I. Sanctification Defined Sanctification hagiasmos - properly purification, that is, (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a purifier: - holiness, sanctification. To render or declare sacred or holy, consecrate... (2) to separate from things profane and dedicate to God to consecrate (Thayer) Holy hagios - sacred (physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially consecrated): - (most) holy (one, thing), saint. Fundamentally signifies separated, and hence, in Scripture in its moral and spiritual significance, separated from sin and therefore consecrated to God (Vines).

Old Testament A. The seventh day. (Genesis 2:1-3) Set the day apart from others. Exodus 20:8-11 Remember the Sabbath. Exodus 16:26-30 B. The Tabernacle. (Exodus 29:43-46) It was sanctified. Exodus 25:21-22 Exodus 26:34 A. The seventh day (Sabbath). (Genesis 2:1-3) Set the day apart from others. Exodus 20:8-11 (Ten commandments) Remember the Sabbath. Exodus 16:26-30 B. The Tabernacle. (Exodus 29:43-46) It was sanctified by “My (God’s) Glory.” Exodus 25:21-22 (Ark of the Testimony; mercy seat) Exodus 26:34 (Mercy seat/Ark of the Testimony in MOST HOLY.) This was the Most Holy place because that is where God would meet with them.

Old Testament C. The Alter of Incense. (Exodus 30:1-10) Certain requirements of what to offer (v. 9). This was “most holy to the Lord” (v. 10). Nadab and Abihu. (Leviticus 10:1-3) Profane – strange. Take something holy, and make it common. C. The Alter of Incense. (Exodus 30:1-10) Certain requirements of what to offer (v. 9). This was “most holy to the Lord” (v. 10). Nadab and Abihu. (Leviticus 10:1-3) Nothing inherently wrong with offering. It wasn’t according to the requirements of what God designated as holy. Profane – strange. Take something holy (consecrated), and make it common. Exodus 30:6 (before veil/Ark of Testimony)  Leviticus 16:11-13 (fire from altar, bring inside veil, before mercy seat)  Leviticus 10:1 (Profane fire, not authorized fire from altar of burnt offering).

Old Testament D. The Nation of Israel. (Exodus 19:3-6) Deuteronomy 7:6-8 10:15 Because they are chosen, they are sanctified (set apart/holy). Leviticus 20:7, 8, 26 D. The Nation of Israel. (Exodus 19:3-6) Chosen by God out of love. (Deuteronomy 7:6-8) Privilege. 10:15 (Chosen above all other people.) Because they are chosen, they are sanctified (set apart/holy). Leviticus 20:7, 8, 26

New Testament A. Christians/Saints (Jude1:1; 1 Corinthians 1:2) “with all who…call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord” 1 Corinthians 1:2 The Sanctified are the saved (Romans 10:13). A. Christians/Saints (sacred; pure; ceremonially consecrated). (Jude1:1; 1 Corinthians 1:2) “with all who…call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord” – 1 Corinthians 1:2 The Sanctified are the saved (Romans 10:13).

New Testament B. By the Holy Spirit. (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14) John 17:8, 17; 1 Peter 1:22-25 Obedience (Hebrews 5:8-9). The blood of Christ (Hebrews 9:11-14). Sanctify for purifying of the flesh (v. 13)  (Leviticus 14:1-7). Blood of Christ cleanses (v. 14)  (1 John 1:7) “to serve the living God” (v. 14)  (Exodus 29:20-22; 1 Peter 2:9-10) Christians are set apart. (Romans 12:1-2). 1 Peter 1:13-16 B. Sanctified by the Holy Spirit. (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14) Through the word of God (John 17:8, 17; 1 Peter 1:22-25). Through obedience to the word (Hebrews 5:8-9). Sprinkled by the blood of Christ (Hebrews 9:11-14). Sanctify for purifying of the flesh (v. 13) (Leviticus 14:1-7). Blood of Christ cleanses (v. 14) (1 John 1:7) “to serve the living God” (v. 14) (Exodus 29:20-22; Aaron and priests consecrated by sprinkling of ram blood)(Christians also Priests, consecrated by sprinkling of Christ’s blood; 1 Peter 2:9-10) Consecrated – set apart and dedicated to the service of God. Because of this we are to be different (Romans 12:1-2). Be Holy! 1 Peter 1:13-16

1 Peter 1:13-16 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; 15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, "BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY."