God's Work of Sanctification

Summary

The sermon explores the biblical concept of sanctification, emphasizing that the Corinthian church, though called saints and sanctified in Christ Jesus, exhibited many practical failings. It distinguishes between positional sanctification—being legally set apart and perfected before God through Christ's sacrifice—and practical sanctification, which involves living a holy life in response to God's mercy. The preacher stresses the importance of understanding sanctification as a set-apart status granted by God, not as personal perfection, and encourages believers to live accordingly.