Lesson 3: Definition of Sanctification

 Definition of Sanctification – Perfecting of the Saints


Antonym: 2 Timothy 3:7, “Ever learning never able to come to the knowledge (epinosis) of the truth.”

--gnosis: to know, the “act” of knowing (experiential)

--epignosis: fully acquainted – full relationship (strengthened or intensified form of knowledge) knowledge of the Devine.
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Number of reverences in NAS:
Romans -  3
Ephesians - 2
Philippians-1
Colossians-4
1 Timothy-1
2 Timothy-2
Titus -1
Philemon-1
Hebrews-1
2 Peter-4

Process: Renewing of the Mind - building a personal relationship with our Lord by relying on the Power of God (John 1:12) to fill us (Romans 15:13) , mold us, & refine us for His glory (1 Peter 1:7).

Process: involves meditation (1 Corinthians 11:28), reflection, sensitivity to God’s will, circumcision of the heart (Romans 2:29), a pealing away (Col 2:11) of the flesh (Phil 3:3), yearning to reshape our lives and attitudes (Phil 2 All), we will be productive (2 Peter 1:5) for Christ.

Process: Metamorphosis – Romans 12:1-2

MEDITATE This Week on the glorious implication of infinite grace (2Cor 8:9) multiplied by infinite peace (Php 4:7-note). The product surely includes eternal fullness of joy (Jn 15:11), abundant life (Jn 10:10) and an ever flowing river of "living water" (Jn 7:38).

CHALLENGE: What will you do differently this week because of who and what you KNOW about Sanctification and the Power of God?
Handouts: http://joyfullearning.org/