Romans 6:1-2
Sanctification: A Matter of Life and Death
by Mike Deguzman
Romans 3:28
Galatians 2:20
I. The Contrast
| Justification | Sanctification |
|---|---|
| Legal Standing before God | My Walk with God |
| What God has done for me | What God is doing in me |
| Righteousness Imputed | Righteousness Imparted |
| One Time Act | Ongoing Activity |
| Heavenly Courtroom Scene | Earthly Scene |
| The same for all Christians | Differs between all Christians |
| Immediate Pronouncement | Lifelong Pursuit |
II. The Connection
III. The Clarification
1. Positional Sanctification
1 Corinthians 1:2
2. Progressive Sanctification
Romans 8:13
Hebrews 12:14
Coliossians 3:10
1 Peter 2:2
3. Perfected Sanctification
Verse 1: The Anticipated Objection
Titus 2:11-12
Verse 2: The Emphatic Rejection
1 John 1:8-10
1 Corinthians 10:12
Summary:
You cannot separate justification and sanctification
You can slow down sanctification by the choices you make
Small Group Questions:
1.Review the chart on the contrasts between justification and sanctification. What is God teaching you through these differences?
2.How is the Holy Spirit changing you in your sanctification? In what practical ways are you seeing the old man being done away with and the new man showing himself?
3.How would you answer the question, “Doesn’t having a security of your salvation encourage sinful living?” What verses would you use and how would your personal testimony help to best answer this?