King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Sanctify
CategoryTheological Term / Core Doctrine
Modern Equivalentto set apart as holy; to consecrate; to make sacred; to purify.
KJV Word TypeVerb
DefinitionTo set apart as holy and dedicated to God. Sanctification has three aspects in Scripture: (1) positional — the believer is declared holy in Christ at conversion; (2) progressive — the ongoing work of the Spirit conforming believers to Christ; (3) final — complete holiness at glorification.
Key Verses"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth." (John 17:17); "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly." (1 Thessalonians 5:23)