Listen "Sanctified: Set Apart for God’s Glory"
Episode Synopsis
In this session, Ian Jackson delves into the profound and often misunderstood topic of sanctification. Exploring its biblical foundations, he explains the different dimensions of sanctification—pre-conversion, positional, and practical—and how each aspect shapes a believer’s life.
Ian offers practical applications for living a holy life, emphasising the vital role of God’s Word and our relationship with Christ. A challenging and uplifting message for Christians seeking to grow in holiness and draw closer to their Saviour.
Outline:
1. Introduction to Sanctification
The meaning of sanctification and its importance.
Jesus’ intelligent prayers in John 17, addressing God as Father, Holy Father, and Righteous Father.
2. Biblical Foundations of Sanctification
Pre-conversion sanctification: Set apart by the Spirit (1 Peter 1:2).
Positional sanctification: Believers sanctified in Christ (1 Corinthians 1:2).
Practical sanctification: Living out holiness in daily life.
3. Practical Holiness in a Worldly Context
The battle against temptation and worldly influences.
The necessity of the Word of God for cleansing and sanctification (John 17:17).
4. Christ: The Sanctifier in Glory
The role of Christ’s glory in inspiring practical holiness.
The believer’s calling to be separated from sin and devoted to God.
5. Call to Action and Encouragement
A challenge to pursue holiness through devotion to Christ.
The connection between holiness and happiness in the Christian life.
Ian offers practical applications for living a holy life, emphasising the vital role of God’s Word and our relationship with Christ. A challenging and uplifting message for Christians seeking to grow in holiness and draw closer to their Saviour.
Outline:
1. Introduction to Sanctification
The meaning of sanctification and its importance.
Jesus’ intelligent prayers in John 17, addressing God as Father, Holy Father, and Righteous Father.
2. Biblical Foundations of Sanctification
Pre-conversion sanctification: Set apart by the Spirit (1 Peter 1:2).
Positional sanctification: Believers sanctified in Christ (1 Corinthians 1:2).
Practical sanctification: Living out holiness in daily life.
3. Practical Holiness in a Worldly Context
The battle against temptation and worldly influences.
The necessity of the Word of God for cleansing and sanctification (John 17:17).
4. Christ: The Sanctifier in Glory
The role of Christ’s glory in inspiring practical holiness.
The believer’s calling to be separated from sin and devoted to God.
5. Call to Action and Encouragement
A challenge to pursue holiness through devotion to Christ.
The connection between holiness and happiness in the Christian life.
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