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#325925 - 2010-01-23 13:26:56 Sanctification
Woody Swiss n Swedish American Registered: 2006-12-09 Posts: 27096 Loc: A citizen of Heaven	Here is my original thought and concern: It seems that the moment we come to Christ ... we are sanctified. We are set apart for His purpose. From that moment on we are in the process of sanctification which is just simply growth and learning IN Him. And it continues on until we die. It is never completed. Once we see our Saviour come in the clouds ... we will then become complete and fit for heaven. For sure ... our previous sanctification will not fit us for heaven. For it is not complete. But we can't have sin in Heaven so when Christ comes he has to do something about it so ... he then changes us to perfection. We are all on this road of sanctification. Yes, even the nonchristians. For God is drawing all men unto Himself. This is also sanctification. It may be infantile ... but it is still the process of bringing you to Christ. I would just like to see less focus on this topic of sanctification and be willing to accept that we are all on the same road. We are all being called to be more sanctified. Let's not get down on those who are not as sanctified as the next. For it will all change once we see His Face. _________________________ May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
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#325928 - 2010-01-23 13:31:29 Re: Sanctification [Re: Woody]
pkrause Registered: 2000-03-24 Posts: 27357 Loc: Deltona,FL,USA	Interesting thoughts Redwood. pk Edited by pkrause (2010-01-23 13:32:30) _________________________ phk "And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." John F Kennedy "Government is the enemy, until you need a friend". Bill Cohen Many people consider the things government does for them to be social progress but they regard the things government does for others as socialism. Earl Warren
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#326086 - 2010-01-23 17:48:14 Re: Sanctification [Re: pkrause]
Woody Swiss n Swedish American Registered: 2006-12-09 Posts: 27096 Loc: A citizen of Heaven	Yes pk. I think the proper study of Sanctification is exciting. It's far better than the myths that are out there. _________________________ May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
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#326087 - 2010-01-23 17:50:03 Re: Sanctification [Re: Woody]
Stan Very Adventist Registered: 2006-09-15 Posts: 6150 Loc: Adventistan	to me Sanctification is by beholding we become changed. Keeping it simple... _________________________ Stan Even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently. Romans 14.1: The Message
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#326090 - 2010-01-23 17:52:35 Re: Sanctification [Re: Stan]
Woody Swiss n Swedish American Registered: 2006-12-09 Posts: 27096 Loc: A citizen of Heaven	Yes. Thanks Stan. How true. And all of us can do that. _________________________ May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
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#326094 - 2010-01-23 17:54:26 Re: Sanctification [Re: Woody]
rudywoofs who? Registered: 2005-07-15 Posts: 7601	most of you can do that.. _________________________ Pam There's no point in burying a hatchet if you're going to put up a marker on the site. ~ Sydney Harris He who speaks the truth, often talks to himself. ~ Mexican proverb
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#326095 - 2010-01-23 17:55:43 Re: Sanctification [Re: rudywoofs]
Woody Swiss n Swedish American Registered: 2006-12-09 Posts: 27096 Loc: A citizen of Heaven	All 'can'. But not all 'will'. _________________________ May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
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#326143 - 2010-01-23 19:03:45 Re: Sanctification [Re: Stan]
pkrause Registered: 2000-03-24 Posts: 27357 Loc: Deltona,FL,USA	I like that Stan, simple and to the point. pk _________________________ phk "And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." John F Kennedy "Government is the enemy, until you need a friend". Bill Cohen Many people consider the things government does for them to be social progress but they regard the things government does for others as socialism. Earl Warren
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#326144 - 2010-01-23 19:05:11 Re: Sanctification [Re: rudywoofs]
pkrause Registered: 2000-03-24 Posts: 27357 Loc: Deltona,FL,USA	Pam only with the Lord's help can the rest of us do that also, so your not alone in this, always remember that. pk _________________________ phk "And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." John F Kennedy "Government is the enemy, until you need a friend". Bill Cohen Many people consider the things government does for them to be social progress but they regard the things government does for others as socialism. Earl Warren
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#326240 - 2010-01-23 21:05:13 Re: Sanctification [Re: pkrause]
dgrimm60 Registered: 2001-08-19 Posts: 31389 Loc: dickson tenn	STAN YES that is very simple but the meaning is there dgrimm60
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#326242 - 2010-01-23 21:06:24 Re: Sanctification [Re: dgrimm60]
dgrimm60 Registered: 2001-08-19 Posts: 31389 Loc: dickson tenn	RUDYWOOFS THE only way any one can do that is with the power of the HOLY SPIRIT in their lifes dgrimm60
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#326247 - 2010-01-23 21:14:59 Re: Sanctification [Re: dgrimm60]
Stan Very Adventist Registered: 2006-09-15 Posts: 6150 Loc: Adventistan	if we quit beholding, do we cease to change? _________________________ Stan Even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently. Romans 14.1: The Message
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#326256 - 2010-01-23 21:33:22 Re: Sanctification [Re: Stan]
dgrimm60 Registered: 2001-08-19 Posts: 31389 Loc: dickson tenn	STAN VERY good question but we always are changing one way or the other dgrimm60
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#329048 - 2010-01-31 03:40:26 Re: Sanctification [Re: Stan]
Overaged Born Twice Registered: 2009-12-05 Posts: 4742 Loc: Alberta, Canada	Do we need to belong to or attend a Church to do this "beholding?" What doctrines do we ascribe to in order to "behold" Him? To me; all this talk and definition about justification has made many grow cold towards others who see things differently or act differently. I don't see how sanctification can be anything but coming to Jesus just the way you are, and with an honest heart. This allows everyone to be a part of it. _________________________ "The law tells me how crooked I am; but then grace comes along and straightens me out" DL Moody 1Ti 1:14 (CEV) Christ Jesus our Lord was very kind to me. He has greatly blessed my life with faith and love just like his own. 1Ti 1:15 "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." This saying is true, and it can be trusted. I was the worst sinner of all! 1Ti 1:16 But since I was worse than anyone else, God had mercy on me and let me be an example of the endless patience of Christ Jesus. He did this so that others would put their faith in Christ and have eternal life.
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#329259 - 2010-01-31 16:31:25 Re: Sanctification [Re: Overaged]
Woody Swiss n Swedish American Registered: 2006-12-09 Posts: 27096 Loc: A citizen of Heaven	Cool Thought there Overaged. We come to Him as we are. _________________________ May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
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#329275 - 2010-01-31 16:55:46 Re: Sanctification [Re: Woody]
Overaged Born Twice Registered: 2009-12-05 Posts: 4742 Loc: Alberta, Canada	Hey thanks Brother! But I have to admit, I learned it from you years ago. _________________________ "The law tells me how crooked I am; but then grace comes along and straightens me out" DL Moody 1Ti 1:14 (CEV) Christ Jesus our Lord was very kind to me. He has greatly blessed my life with faith and love just like his own. 1Ti 1:15 "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." This saying is true, and it can be trusted. I was the worst sinner of all! 1Ti 1:16 But since I was worse than anyone else, God had mercy on me and let me be an example of the endless patience of Christ Jesus. He did this so that others would put their faith in Christ and have eternal life.
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#329276 - 2010-01-31 17:02:41 Re: Sanctification [Re: Overaged]
Woody Swiss n Swedish American Registered: 2006-12-09 Posts: 27096 Loc: A citizen of Heaven	So good to have you back here. _________________________ May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
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#329285 - 2010-01-31 17:21:39 Re: Sanctification [Re: Woody]
Overaged Born Twice Registered: 2009-12-05 Posts: 4742 Loc: Alberta, Canada	LOL, I noticed that you really like this little dude who keeps digging his ear! _________________________ "The law tells me how crooked I am; but then grace comes along and straightens me out" DL Moody 1Ti 1:14 (CEV) Christ Jesus our Lord was very kind to me. He has greatly blessed my life with faith and love just like his own. 1Ti 1:15 "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." This saying is true, and it can be trusted. I was the worst sinner of all! 1Ti 1:16 But since I was worse than anyone else, God had mercy on me and let me be an example of the endless patience of Christ Jesus. He did this so that others would put their faith in Christ and have eternal life.
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