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24-1229p - Sanctified, Part 2, Mike Mathis
Bible Reader: John Nousek

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Sanctified, Part 2

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Bible Reader: (0:04 - 1:01), John Nousek

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (NASB): Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, ¹⁰ nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. ¹¹ Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.

The session begins with a scripture reading from 1st Corinthians chapter 6, verses 9 through 11, highlighting that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God. The passage lists various sins that exclude one from God’s kingdom and emphasizes the transformation of believers who have been washed, sanctified, and justified in Christ.

Preacher: Mike Mathis

The speaker introduces the evening’s topic: sanctification.
The speaker discusses sanctification in various contexts from the Bible. The seventh day was sanctified by God in Genesis 2:1-3. Additionally, properties like houses or fields could be sanctified for sale with specific values related to the Jubilee. Mount Sinai was another example where God sanctified the mountain, restricting access to the people while Moses ascended to receive the law.

The concept of personal sanctification is explored through examples like Moses sanctifying the Israelites before receiving the law (Exodus 19:14) and God’s predestination of Jeremiah as a prophet before he was born (Jeremiah 1:5). This illustrates how individuals are set apart for divine purposes.

The speaker moves to Jesus' prayer in John 17, where Jesus prays for the sanctification of His followers through truth, emphasizing that God’s word is truth. This reflects the idea of being set apart by divine truth.

A deeper discussion on truth follows, referencing Pilate’s question to Jesus about truth. The speaker contrasts the relativistic view of truth in modern society with the biblical assertion that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14). This segment underlines the importance of scriptural truth in sanctification.

The narrative of Nadab and Abihu from Leviticus 10 is used to illustrate the importance of sanctifying God in worship. Their offering of "strange fire" results in their death, emphasizing the need to worship according to God’s specific instructions rather than human presumption.

Further discussion on Leviticus leads to the notion that God must be sanctified in those who approach Him, glorifying Him before the people. This connects to the broader theme of sanctification as not only personal holiness but also reverence for God’s prescribed ways.

The speaker references Isaiah 5:16 to argue that God, being holy, is sanctified through righteousness, particularly in judgment. This underscores the moral and ethical implications of sanctification.

The practical aspects of sanctification are discussed, like how food can be sanctified through prayer and the word of God (1 Timothy 4:5). This contrasts with religious practices that impose unnecessary restrictions on food or marriage.

The metaphor of vessels in 2 Timothy 2:20-21 is used to discuss how individuals can be sanctified for God’s use, purging themselves of dishonor to become vessels of honor.

Returning to 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, the speaker connects sanctification to salvation. Baptism is highlighted as the act where one is washed, sanctified, and justified, marking the transition from a life of sin to one in Christ.

The session concludes by reaffirming the connection between sanctification and salvation, urging those listening to embrace this transformation through baptism, thus becoming separated from the world and dedicated to God.