“By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.”

The Greek word for “salvation” is σωτήριος (sótérios). The Greek word for “salvation” is σωτήριος (sótérios). Saving~ The word first refers to salvation from serious peril. Saving~ The word first refers to salvation from serious peril. We are in serious peril without Jesus’ salvation. We are in serious peril without Jesus’ salvation. Romans 6:23- the wages of sin is death. Romans 6:23- the wages of sin is death.

We cannot save ourselves. We need someone with the cure. We cannot save ourselves. We need someone with the cure. His prevenient grace awakens us to our need and gives us the power and opportunity to choose Christ. His prevenient grace awakens us to our need and gives us the power and opportunity to choose Christ. Hell is a real place and we need to be saved from it. Hell is a real place and we need to be saved from it. Heaven is a real place and we are saved to enjoy it. Heaven is a real place and we are saved to enjoy it.

Keeping~ The meaning of salvation also includes that of keeping alive. Keeping~ The meaning of salvation also includes that of keeping alive. God’s salvation keeps you going. God’s salvation keeps you going. He gives you the Holy Spirit at rebirth to empower your new life. He gives you the Holy Spirit at rebirth to empower your new life.

Benefiting~ Keeping in good health, or benefiting, or “well-being.” Benefiting~ Keeping in good health, or benefiting, or “well-being.” Spirit, soul and body, God’s salvation benefits you. Spirit, soul and body, God’s salvation benefits you. The cross brings reconciliation spiritually. The cross brings reconciliation spiritually.

The cross brings mental and emotional health to your soul. The cross brings mental and emotional health to your soul. The cross brings physical healing and eventually a completely renewed eternal being. The cross brings physical healing and eventually a completely renewed eternal being.

Preserving the Inner Being~ A special nuance is when the terms refer to preserving the inner being or nature. Preserving the Inner Being~ A special nuance is when the terms refer to preserving the inner being or nature.

The salvation of God gives eternal security. The salvation of God gives eternal security. It is not unconditional eternal security as some mistakenly believe, because God doesn’t take away your will and force your allegiance. It is not unconditional eternal security as some mistakenly believe, because God doesn’t take away your will and force your allegiance. Rest in His Spirit with confidence in His power. Rest in His Spirit with confidence in His power.

“By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.”

Sanctification in the New Testament is from the Greek word ἁ γιασμός (hagiasmos). Sanctification in the New Testament is from the Greek word ἁ γιασμός (hagiasmos). The word literally means holiness – God makes you “Holy” through what Jesus did on the cross. The word literally means holiness – God makes you “Holy” through what Jesus did on the cross. We are in a state of holiness but we are also called to personally advance in holiness. We are in a state of holiness but we are also called to personally advance in holiness.

God sees you through what Jesus did on the cross making you “holy” in His eyes. God sees you through what Jesus did on the cross making you “holy” in His eyes. God also expects you to grow in holiness in your daily living. God also expects you to grow in holiness in your daily living.

Sanctification in the Old Testament- The Hebrew word qadosh;( שודק) Sanctification in the Old Testament- The Hebrew word qadosh;( שודק) The meaning is “to be set apart”. In a generic sense sanctification sets something apart for its intended use by its designer. The meaning is “to be set apart”. In a generic sense sanctification sets something apart for its intended use by its designer. Living according to God’s purpose for your life. Living according to God’s purpose for your life.

Sanctify yourselves (Joshua 3:5, II Corinthians 6:14-7:1) Sanctify yourselves (Joshua 3:5, II Corinthians 6:14-7:1) Be like Christ, not like the world. Be like Christ, not like the world. Rid yourself of known sin. Rid yourself of known sin. Separate yourself from sinful lifestyles. Separate yourself from sinful lifestyles. Come to the cross to be sanctified and offer yourself fully to God. Come to the cross to be sanctified and offer yourself fully to God.

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