1 Thessalonian 5:23 - Sanctification

Introduction

1 Thessalonians 5:23–28 NASB95

23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass. 25 Brethren, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. 27 I adjure you by the Lord to have this letter read to all the brethren. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 NASB95

23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This sanctification is…

1. personal (“the God of peace Himself”)

2. complete (“entirely; spirit and soul and body be preserved complete”)

3. targeted (“without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ”)

4. guaranteed (“Faithful is He… He also will bring it to pass.”)