Christianity Sanctification

1 christianity

1.1 anglicanism
1.2 calvinism
1.3 eastern orthodoxy
1.4 lutheranism
1.5 methodism
1.6 roman catholicism
1.7 other christian denominations , movements
1.8 church of jesus christ of latter-day saints

christianity

in various branches of christianity sanctification refers person becoming holy, details differing in different branches.

anglicanism

a 2002 anglican publishing house book states “there no explicit teaching on sanctification in anglican formularies”. glossary of episcopal church (usa) gives teaching: “anglican formularies have tended speak of sanctification process of god s work within means of grow fullness of redeemed life.” outside official formularies sanctification has been issue in anglican communion since inception.

the 16th century anglican theologian richard hooker (1554-1600) distinguished between “righteousness of justification” imputed god , “righteousness of sanctification” comprises works 1 “inevitable” result of being justified.

jeremy taylor (1613-1667) argued justification , sanctification cannot separated; “two steps in long process”.

a 19th century church of england work, agreed jeremy taylor justification , sanctification “inseparable”. however, not same thing. justification “found in christ’s work alone”. “sanctification work of holy spirit in us, , progressive work.”

calvinism

calvinist , evangelical theologians interpret sanctification process of being made holy through merits , justification of jesus christ through work of holy spirit. sanctification cannot attained works based process, through works , power of divine. when man unregenerate, essence sins , evil. when man justified through christ, no longer man (in essence) sins, man acting outside of character. in other words, man not being himself, not being true is.

eastern orthodoxy

orthodox christianity teaches doctrine of theosis, whereby humans take on divine properties. key scripture supporting 2 peter 1:4. in 4th century, athanasius taught god became man man might become god. essentially, man not become divine, in christ can partake of divine nature. church s version of salvation restores god s image in man. 1 such theme release mortality caused desires of world.

lutheranism

martin luther, founder of lutheranism, taught in large catechism sanctification caused holy spirit through powerful word of god. holy spirit uses churches gather christians teaching , preaching of word of god.

sanctification holy spirit s work of making holy. when holy spirit creates faith in us, renews in image of god through power produce works. these works not meritorious show faith in our hearts (ephesians 2:8-10, james 2:18). sanctification flows justification. on-going process not complete or reach perfection in life.

methodism

in wesleyan-arminian theology, upheld methodist church holiness churches, sanctification, beginning of holiness, begins @ new birth . grace of god, methodists works of piety , mercy, , these works reflect power of sanctification . examples of these means of grace (works of piety , works of mercy) aid sanctification include frequent reception of sacrament of holy communion (work of piety), , visiting sick , in prison (work of mercy). such, in sanctification 1 grows more christ. process of sanctification begins @ new birth (first work of grace) has goal christian perfection, known entire sanctification (second work of grace), john wesley, progenitor of methodist faith, described heart habitually filled love of god , neighbor , having mind of christ , walking walked . doctrine power of god s sanctifying grace , attention upon means of grace may cleanse christian of corrupting influence of original sin in life. expounded upon in methodist articles of religion:

sanctification renewal of our fallen nature holy ghost, received through faith in jesus christ, blood of atonement cleanseth sin; whereby not delivered guilt of sin, washed pollution, saved power, , enabled, through grace, love god our hearts , walk in holy commandments blameless.

justification seen initial step of acknowledging god s holiness, sanctification as, through grace , power of god, entering it. key scripture hebrews 12:14: follow after...holiness, without no 1 shall see lord.

roman catholicism

the catholic church upholds doctrine of sanctification, teaching that:

sanctifying grace grace confers on our souls new life, is, sharing in life of god. our reconciliation god, redemption of christ has merited us, finds accomplishments in sanctifying grace. through precious gift participate in divine life; have right called children of god. grace source of our supernatural merits , bestows upon right of eternal glory.

according catholic encyclopedia sanctity differs god, individual, , corporate body. god, god s unique absolute moral perfection. individual, close union god , resulting moral perfection. of god, divine gift. society, ability produce , secure holiness in members, display real, not merely nominal, holiness. church s holiness beyond human power, beyond natural power.

sanctity regulated established conventional standards.

other christian denominations , movements

beliefs sanctification vary amongst christian denominations , movements, influenced various christian movements. these beliefs differ each other on: whether sanctification definitive experience or process, when process/experience takes place, , if entire sanctification possible in life.

influenced holiness movement pentecostal churches, such church of god in christ , apostolic faith church, believe sanctification definitive act of god’s grace , spiritual experience whereby made holy subsequent salvation , prior baptism of holy spirit. reformed churches amongst denominations teach definitive sanctification @ time of conversion, , believers required works … sanctified (god’s) grace . similarly, non-wesleyan pentecostals such assemblies of god teach definitive sanctification @ time of conversion , progressive sanctification after conversion. converted believers expected make every effort live holy life… though christians may not attain absolute perfection in life. event of entire sanctification occurs when christ comes , gives glorified bodies.

higher life movement , brunstad christian church believe sinless perfection attainable in christian life. higher life movement teaches though believers still have inclination sin after conversion, must rely on holy spirit struggle against tendency, , therefore can attain sinless perfection in life. further, movement proclaims secret of complete victory faith: believing jesus has done , doing . on contrary, brunstad christian church teaches because jesus, man, tempted in points other human beings, yet never committed sin, opened way god, , therefore want disciples can follow on same way. proclaim means christian not receive forgiveness of sins, can conquer sinful tendencies in own human nature.

church of jesus christ of latter-day saints

in church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (lds church) sanctification process , gift god makes every willing member holy, according works, saints of god. become sanctified, or holy, 1 must can live christ lived, according teachings of christ. 1 must live holy life considered holy. in scriptural canon of lds church, 1 reference sanctification appears in helaman 3:35, in book of mormon:

nevertheless did fast , pray oft, , did wax stronger , stronger in humility, , firmer , firmer in faith of christ, unto filling souls joy , consolation, yea, purifying , sanctification of hearts, sanctification cometh because of yielding hearts unto god.

dallin h. oaks, lds general authority , member of quorum of twelve apostles has written expand on meaning of sanctity.