Sanctification

Jason Hunter 1 John 3:4-10 UW = Sanctification Sanctification = A decreasing pattern of sinning and an increasing pattern of living righteousness. 7 Realizations of our Sainthood 1. Realize you are a Saint Romans 1:7  1 Corinthians 1:2  Colossians 1:2 Jude 1:3   Ephesians 6:18 Called to be saints Adopted by the King = 1 John 3:1  Galatians 4:4-7 Adopted as sons 2. Realize the source of your sainthood Verse 5  Jesus is the source. 3.  Realize the results of your sainthood Jesus takes away sin's punishment Jesus takes away sin's power (to enslave) John 8:36   Romans 8:2   Galatians 5:1 Free Indeed - Free in Christ - Christ has set us free. 4.  Realize the limits of your sainthood Limited completeness 1 John 3:2 We shall be like Him. 5. Realize your sainthood shouldn't be abused Verse 7 6. Realize the progression of your sainthood Verse 8-9  Seed - grow toward the sun 7. Realize assurance comes from your sainthood Verse 10