doctrine of sanctification

D O C T R I N E O F P R O G R E S S I V ES A N C T I F I C A T I O N

Class 2.5 –Saturday, October 19th

Phil Smith, Youth Minister

•What Progressive Sanctification is NOT•What Progressive Sanctification IS•Why Progressive Sanctification is Necessary •How Progressive Sanctification applies

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W H A T P R O G R E S S I V E S A N C T I F I C A T I O N I S N O T

What it is NOTWhat it ISWhy it is NecessaryHow it Applies to life

•Not justification•Only a work of God•Not done in human strength•Not meant to be achieved apart from the Body•Not a one-time event

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Sin nature eradicated“Christian Perfection”“Perfect Love”“Holiness”

“I felt my soul was all love. I was so stayed on God as I never felt before and I know that I loved Him with all my heart…I have never since found my heart wander from God. Now this is what I always did and do now mean by perfectionism. “ Testimony of Elizabeth Longmore entered in Wesley’s journal.

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W H A T P R O G R E S S I V E S A N C T I F I C A T I O N I S N O T•Why are these views so tempting?• Mystical options, quick fixes, shortcuts, ease, cares of this life,

materialism, philosophies, moralism, legalism are often appealing options• We each at times want to not be responsible and lazy• We each are proud and want some credit for our own efforts


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Positional Sanctification (Justification)


W H A T P R O G R E S S I V E S A N C T I F I C A T I O N I S

• TGC Definition• Sanctification “is the continual process of being made more

holy. It is the progressive conformity of the one who has been justified into the image of their Savior through the work of the Holy Spirit. Like justification, sanctification is a work of grace through faith. And, sanctification is possible because of the finished work of Christ on our behalf.” (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/erik-raymond/what-is-the-difference-between-justification-and-sanctification/)


W H A T P R O G R E S S I V E S A N C T I F I C A T I O N I S• John Frame Definition• "We can think of sanctification as the outworking of the new

life given in regeneration." It involves the gradual, incremental and (S)piritual work of both putting to death the remains of "indwelling sin" as well as putting on the likeness of Christ. While we work out the salvation given to us, it is God who works in us, both to will and to work for His sovereign good pleasure. (Phil 2:13).” (https://www.monergism.com/topics/sanctification/experientialprogressive-sanctification /)


W H Y P R O G R E S S I V ES A N C T I F I C A T I O N ?• Physical ramifications of no growth• Impaired mental and physical motor skills• Need for continuous care• Limited experiences in life• Only able to offer indirect service to others


W H Y P R O G R E S S I V E S A N C T I F I C A T I O N ?• Spiritual ramifications of no growth• Can cause physical problems• Spiritual defeat and discouragement • Guilt, shame, depression, fear• Hostility toward others• Divisiveness with others• Judgment from God


W H Y P R O G R E S S I V E S A N C T I F I C A T I O N ?•Commanded to grow. • 2 Peter 3:18

• To be Christ-like. • Romans 8:28.29a

• To grow in maturity. • James 1:2-4; Colosians1:28; Hebrews 5:12-14

• To encourage the growth of Christ’s entire body• Ephesians 4:13, 16


W H Y P R O G R E S S I V E S A N C T I F I C A T I O N ?• Expected as a norm for a believer/disciple • Luke 6:40, 9:23-25

• Gives confidence of salvation• 1 John 3:9-10; Hebrews 3:14, 6:11-12, 10:26-39

• To be a testimony to watching world • 1 Peter 2:9-12; Matthew 5:15-16

• To be an encouragement to other believers • 1 Thessalonians 5:6-11; Ephesians 4:11-16


H O W P R O G R E S S I V E S A N C T I F I C A T I O N A P P L I E S ?• You are called to wait/watch • Isaiah 40:28-31; Jeremiah 17:5-6; John 15:4; Exodus 14:13-14;

2 Chronicles 20:17

• You are called to work • 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 15:58; Ephesians 6:10-12; Hebrews

6:11-12

•How combine these? à we’ll discuss more in next session


H O W P R O G R E S S I V ES A N C T I F I C A T I O NA P P L I E S ?• Philippians 2:12-13, “So then, my beloved, just as you have

always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”• “Pray as if it all depends on God, work as if all depends

on you” (Ignatius)


H O W P R O G R E S S I V ES A N C T I F I C A T I O NA P P L I E S ?•A model of Sanctification: Jesus• Works (Luke 2:49; John 4:34; 9:4)• Waits (Luke 4:1, Mat 4:3-4; Hebrews 5:7-9; Luke 22:42)• Combined (John 17) – acts faithfully doing all Father desires

trusting Father for the outcome


S UMMAR Y• “As we grow in holiness we grow in conformity to the

image of Christ, and more and more of the beauty of his character is seen in our own lives. This is the goal of perfect sanctification which we hope and long for, and which will be ours when Christ returns.” Grudem• “And every one who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he

is pure” (1 John 3:3).• “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and

Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” (2 Pet. 3:18)

R E C O M M E N D E D R E S O U R C E S

• The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges

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