From Justified to Sanctified

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Lesson Six: From Justified to Sanctified

📅 Date: October 19, 2025

📖 Primary Text: John 17:14–21

📖 Supporting Scriptures: Romans 5:17; Romans 8:14–17, 28–30; John 17:17, 19; Hebrews 10:10; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; Romans 12:1–2; Philippians 2:12–13; Exodus 19:5–6; 2 Timothy 2:20–21

I. REVIEW: From Justified to Reigning

Last week, we unpacked the doctrine of Justification:

God doesn’t just forgive us — He declares us righteous.

Not only are we not guilty, but we’ve been credited with the righteousness of Christ.

This postures us to reign in life, not just survive it.

Romans 5:17

“...those who receive abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.”

Key Thought:

“Justification doesn’t just clear your record — it crowns you with authority.”

II. TRANSITION: What Comes After Justification?

 Answer: Sanctification

Justification = What Christ did for us

Sanctification = What the Holy Spirit is doing in us

Salvation is not just a transaction — it’s a transformation.

Romans 8:30

“Whom He justified, these He also glorified…”

Before glory can be revealed through us, sanctification must be established in us.

III. UNDERSTANDING SANCTIFICATION: THREE DIMENSIONS

A. Positional Sanctification – What God has done for us

1 Corinthians 1:30 (AMP) – “Christ... became to us... sanctification.”

Hebrews 10:10 (AMP) – “We have been sanctified... once for all.”

We are legally and spiritually set apart for God at salvation.

B. Progressive Sanctification – What the Holy Spirit is doing in us

John 17:17 (AMP) – “Sanctify them in truth; Your Word is truth.”

2 Thessalonians 2:13 (AMP) – “...through the sanctifying work of the Spirit...”

This is a daily process of transformation and renewal.

C. Practical Sanctification – What we live out before others

Romans 12:1–2 (AMP) – “Present your bodies... holy... be transformed...”

Philippians 2:12–13 (AMP) – “Work out your salvation... for it is God who works in you…”

A sanctified life is a living witness of God's righteousness and power.

IV. THE DEFINITION OF SANCTIFICATION

Greek: Hagiasmos

Hebrew: Qādēsh / Qadosh

Means:

“To set apart, make holy, consecrate for God’s purpose.”

Hebraic Word Breakdown:

Qof  – Set apart, sacred, cyclical renewal

Dalet  – Door, transition, access point

Shin – Fire, refinement, divine transformation

Interpretation:

“To enter the door of divine fire that transforms, purifies, and separates for holy use.”

Key Thought:

“Sanctification is not first about behavior — it’s about belonging.”

V. IDENTITY BEFORE BEHAVIOR

Romans 8:14

“As many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.”

Sanctification begins with the revelation of sonship.

The Spirit sanctifies to confirm our identity — not to condemn us.

Romans 8:15–17 – “...we cry, ‘Abba, Father’... heirs of God, joint heirs with Christ…”

Key Truth:

“Sanctification is not how we earn sonship — it’s how we express it.”

VI. SANCTIFICATION IS UNTO PURPOSE

Romans 8:29–30 – “...predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son…”

The Process:

Identity → Sons

Leading → By the Spirit

Transformation → Into Christ’s image

Purpose → To reveal His glory

Sanctification = The journey from slavery to sonship.

“Holiness is not a burden — it’s a birthright.”

VII. SANCTIFICATION AND ASSIGNMENT

Sanctification is not just separation from sin — it’s preparation for service.

2 Timothy 2:21 (KJV)

“...a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the Master’s use…”

Order of Purpose:

Purge – Separate from defilement

Sanctify – Set apart

Prepared – Ready to be used

Key Thought:

“If you’re not set apart, you’re not set up for assignment.”

VIII. CHARACTER BEFORE CALLING

Sanctification shapes our character to match our calling.

Gifts may open doors — but only character keeps you effective.

Without sanctification:

Power turns into pride

Authority becomes abuse

Assignment becomes ambition

With sanctification:

The anointing flows without hindrance

The motives are purified

The glory goes to God alone

IX. SANCTIFICATION = ALIGNMENT WITH HEAVEN

When you’re sanctified, you stop chasing opportunity and start moving by assignment.

Romans 12:2 – “...that you may prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.”

X. SANCTIFICATION IS SUSTAINING

It builds what gifting alone cannot:

Integrity to carry influence

Endurance under pressure

Key Thought:

“Sanctification ensures your assignment won’t collapse under your anointing.”

XI. BACK TO JOHN 17 – JESUS OUR MODEL

John 17:19 (AMP)

“For their sake I sanctify Myself... that they also may be sanctified in truth.”

Jesus was fully consecrated to the Father’s will.

His assignment was sustained by sanctification.

Key Truth:

“You cannot effectively represent a holy God unless you are transformed by His holiness.”

XII. CLOSING CALL: SANCTIFIED FOR GLORY

A. The Invitation

God is calling His Church out of mixture and back into consecration.

B. The Challenge

Will you walk through the Dalet (door) and into the Shin (fire) — the refining presence of God?

C. The Promise

If you yield to sanctification, the glory of God will rest on your life.