Biblical dictionary
Sanctification
The ongoing work by which believers are made more holy in Christ.
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Meaning
Sanctification
Sanctification describes growth in holiness after conversion. God is the one who works in believers, yet believers are also called to active obedience and endurance.
Why it matters
Sanctification helps believers understand the slow, real process of Christian change without confusing it with justification.
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