God the Holy Spirit, Mentor's Guide, MG14

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G O D T H E H O L Y S P I R I T

I. The Spirit Who Sanctifies

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A. Understanding the meaning of sanctification in Scripture

1. Definition

a. Hebrew: q daš; Greek: hagiaz

In the Scriptures, the word “sanctify” literally means “to set apart for holy use.” Anything that was reserved for God’s use was sanctified.

b. By implication “to sanctify” means: to make holy (free from anything that corrupts, defiles, or makes imperfect), pure, and blameless.

2. Scriptural examples:

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a. The Tabernacle and its furnishings (Exod. 40.9)

b. The sacrificial animals (Lev. 22.21)

c. The entire nation of Israel (Lev. 11.44)

d. The New Testament Church (1 Cor. 1.2; 2 Cor. 6.16-18, 7.1)