Sanctification, 1 Cor 1:1-2, 07/29/85

Summary

The sermon explores the concept of sanctification as presented in 1 Corinthians 1:1-2, emphasizing the distinction between positional sanctification—being set apart and perfected legally before God—and practical sanctification, which involves living a holy life in response to God's mercy. The preacher highlights the paradox of the Corinthian church being sanctified yet carnal, illustrating that sanctification is a positional status granted by God through Christ's sacrifice, while practical sanctification is an ongoing process. The message encourages believers to understand their legal standing in Christ and to pursue practical holiness motivated by grace.