Means of Sanctification
The Word
Sanctification · 6 verses
Sacred Scripture serves as the instrumental means whereby the Spirit sanctifies believers, as the sword of the Spirit cuts away error and implants truth. Through hearing, reading, meditating upon, and obeying biblical revelation, Christians are progressively transformed by the renewing of their minds, their affections realigned with divine truth and their conduct conformed to divine commands.
Scripture References
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
“That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,”
“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:”