doctrine 10 Flashcards
Doctrine 10
We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Everyone, Every part, Everyday = Holy
What is holiness?
Holiness is the realization of the Christ life within us. It is the present purpose and positive benefit of our salvation. It is the renewal of our humanity according to the pattern or image of God our Creator.
name three alternative phrases for holiness
sanctification, purification from defilement, transformation of life
Source of Holiness?
All holiness has its source in the holiness
of God, through the atonement provided by Christ.
-Hebrews 7:26 speaks about how holy, blameless, pure and set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.
-Isaiah 6:3- Holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty…
involvement of the Trinity in the sanctification process?
•It is the will of God the Father
o1 peter 1:15-Just as the one who called you is holy,
be holy in all you do.
•It is the work of Christ on the cross
oRomans 5:18- speaks about how one righteous act
resulted in justification and life for all people.
•It is effected by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit
oGalations 5:22-23 speaks about the fruit of the
spirit, results of the presence of the Holy Spirit
within you.
Results of sanctification?
a holy life
•To be God’s dwelling place –
o 1 Cor.6:17-20- speaks about our bodies being the
dwelling place of the HS, you are not your own, you
were bought at a price.
•To be His servant –
o 2 Cor. 5:15- he died for everyone, so we should no longer live for ourselves, but live for Him
•To holiness of conduct –
o 2 Tim. 2:19 speaks about turning away from wickedness
•To holy character – Christlikeness
o 2 Peter 1:3- his divine power has given us everything we need to live a godly life.
•To holy influence –
o 1 Peter 2:9- But you are a chosen people, a royal
priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession,
that you may declare the praises of him who called
you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
responsibility of the believer in sanctification?
•Desire to live in continual fellowship – covenant –
o Rom. 12:1-2-offering our bodies as a good and
pleasing sacrifice to God, renewing our mind in
him so we can test and approve what his perfect
will is
-Whole consecration – nothing less than all
• Identification with Christ –
o Phil 3:10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the
power of his resurrection and participation in his
sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
• On the cross
• With the resurrection power
•Sanctifying faith”
o 1 Cor. 1:30- It is because of him that you are in
Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from
God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and
redemption.
crisis/process
- Crisis: ‘initial dedication when the commitment is made’
* Process: ‘action by which the implications of this commitment are worked out in every department of life’
What holiness is not?
• Absence of temptation, sin is inevitable, sanctification does not eliminate the possibility of sinning.
Define “hagioi”
God’s holy ones, saints- those that belong to Christ-The Church
- Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. -speaking about living our lives as those made alive in Christ
Define “telios”
To be whole or complete-maturity, more than perfection
-Matthew 5:48- Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (speaking about loving your enemies- prior to Jesus is speaking about how God causes the sun to rise on evil and good, love all people as God does)
Discuss Holiness & Temptation
Temptation is a part of the human condition, but we are able to resist it by help of the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 10:13- No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted[d] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Discuss Holiness & Sin
Sin is inevitable and sanctification does not
eliminate the possibility of sinning-intention is to not sin, seek help and resist!
-Romans 6- speaks about being dead to sin and alive in Christ- The death he died he died to sin once and for all, death no longer has victory over us because of Christ resurrection. Sin is no longer our master
What is Christlikeness?
Complete consecration Christ lives in me-perfect love
fulfilling the will of God-faithfulness and obedience
growth in grace and spiritual maturity-transforming influence
