Sanctifying Agents: the Word & Prayer

Much is made in the evangelical church, and rightly so, of sanctification. Sanctification is the process by which we are lead by the Spirit to continually die to our sin and be conformed to the Image of Jesus.

And it shouldn’t surprise you to hear that the Bible also makes a big deal out of sanctification. Just a cursory look at the scriptures will reveal that sanctification is necessary. Holiness is not a mere suggestion and aiming to be Christlike is not only for elite Christians. In 2 Thes 2:13 Paul even says that we “are being saved through sanctification by the Spirit,”

Now it has to be acknowledged that this is not an easy process. Being sanctified often means being crushed by trials, being terrorized by your own sin, and putting in the sweat equity necessary to help others along in this journey. Given the importance and gravity of this process it is worth asking the question “how? How does this work? How can I obey the scriptures on this matter?” 

Well Paul tells us in 1 Tim 4:5 that the means by which something is sanctified are the Word of God and prayer. Do you desire to be sanctified? Then get in the word, daily. Do you want to be more like Christ? Then commune with Him in prayer. And every Lord’s Day, when the word of God is made visible to you in bread and wine. Come and partake. Come and be united with Christ and His body. Come in faith and welcome to Jesus Christ.

This exhortation was given to Christ Church, Moscow ID on Nov 12 2023 AD

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