The ministry of the Holy Spirit in sanctification

The ministry of the Holy Spirit in sanctification

Sanctification in the life of a believer is only accomplished by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:13 indicates that the Holy Spirit is what baptizes us into the body of Christ. Hebrews 2:11 and 10:10 tell us that Christ is the one who makes us Holy. However, according to 1 Corinthians 1:31, it is the Holy Spirit that brings us into Christ. Once we come to Christ, the Holy Spirit continues to live with us and does the work of sanctification in our lives. Without the Holy Spirit, it is impossible for a person to believe in Christ or to live a holy life. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:19-20. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us by giving us a second birth. “Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” 1 Corinthians 6:11. This is an experience that takes place on a believer’s life when he/she accepts Christ and is born again. 1Peter 1:2; 2:9.

            Paul refers to the time that he was enslaved by sin as a time that he was controlled by his sinful nature. Romans 7:14, 24-25. It was because of his sinful nature that he could not rise above sin and was unable to obey the holy and perfect law of God. Throughout chapter 8 of the book of Romans, he declares the work of the Holy Spirit. He refers to the Holy Spirit as the life giving Spirit that freed mankind from slavery of the law. He translates the work that was done by the death resurrection ascension of Christ in our lives. He enables us to live that life that God has envisioned for us. He gives us the strength and the ability to say no to our flush and enables us to do God’s will instead. He allows us to bear the fruits of the Spirit as stated on Galatians 5:22. Those are the characters that were displayed in Jesus and having those characters in our lives makes us look more like Jesus. This is why it is very important for believers to experience and s seek being filled with the Holy Spirit daily in their walk with Christ.

Slide 1: Title Slide

Title: Sanctification in the Life of a Believer

Subtitle: Sanctification in the life of a believer is only accomplished by the Holy Spirit.

Scripture: Romans 15:16 (ESV) – "...sanctified by the Holy Spirit."

Slide 2: Introduction

Sanctification is the process of becoming holy.

It is impossible without the Holy Spirit.

A continual process following salvation.

Slide 3: Entrance Into the Body of Christ

1 Corinthians 12:13 (ESV): "For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body..."

The Holy Spirit baptizes us into Christ.

Our union with Christ begins with the Spirit.

Slide 4: Christ Makes Us Holy

Hebrews 2:11 (ESV): "For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source."

Hebrews 10:10 (ESV): "...we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all."

Christ is the source of our holiness.

Slide 5: Holy Spirit Brings Us Into Christ

1 Corinthians 1:31 (ESV): "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."

By the Spirit, we are brought to faith in Christ.

Without the Spirit, belief is impossible.

Slide 6: Indwelling and Ongoing Sanctification

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (ESV): "You are God's temple and God's Spirit dwells in you."

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV): "Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you..."

The Spirit continues the work of making us holy.

Slide 7: New Birth and Cleansing

1 Corinthians 6:11 (ESV): "...you were washed, you were sanctified...by the Spirit of our God."

The Holy Spirit brings regeneration.

Sanctification begins at the new birth.

Slide 8: Chosen and Set Apart

1 Peter 1:2 (ESV): "...in the sanctification of the Spirit..."

1 Peter 2:9 (ESV): "You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation..."

We are set apart for God's purpose.

Slide 9: The Struggle With Sin

Romans 7:14, 24-25 (ESV): Paul describes the struggle with the sinful nature.

Recognition of helplessness without the Spirit.

Slide 10: The Life-Giving Spirit

Romans 8:1-4 (ESV): "...the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus."

The Spirit empowers obedience.

Slide 11: Transformation by the Spirit

The Spirit enables us to:

Say no to the flesh.

Do God's will.

Bear fruit.

Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV): "...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace..."

Slide 12: Conformity to Christ

The fruit of the Spirit reflects Jesus’ character.

Sanctification makes us more like Christ.

Slide 13: Daily Filling of the Spirit

Importance of being filled daily.

Ongoing reliance on the Holy Spirit.

Living a victorious Christian life.

Slide 14: Conclusion

Sanctification is a divine work.

Accomplished through Christ, by the Holy Spirit.

Believers must seek and submit to the Spirit’s work.

Slide 15: Final Scripture & Reflection

Romans 15:16 (ESV): "...sanctified by the Holy Spirit."

Reflect: How is the Holy Spirit working sanctification in your life today?