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Sanctification: A Lifelong Journey of Holiness in Christ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!<\/em><\/p>\n

Today, we reflect on one of the most crucial, yet often misunderstood, aspects of the Christian life: sanctification<\/strong>. Many believers embrace salvation but stop short of pursuing the daily transformation that God desires. To walk in victory and reflect Christ\u2019s character, we must understand and actively engage in the process of sanctification.<\/p>\n

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1. What Is Sanctification?<\/h3>\n

Sanctification<\/strong> is the process by which believers are progressively made holy\u2014set apart for God’s purposes and transformed into the image of Christ. While justification<\/strong> happens instantly when we believe in Jesus (Romans 5:1), sanctification is an ongoing process throughout the Christian life.<\/p>\n

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“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality…”<\/strong>
(1 Thessalonians 4:3, ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

There are three phases of sanctification in biblical theology:<\/p>\n