INTRODUCTION:<\/p>\n
A. In previous lessons we have noted:<\/p>\n
1. As a new person (2 Cor. 5:17), the Christian enjoys a new identity, a new sense of who he is: he is one who has been born again.<\/p>\n
2. He thus has a new relationship to God, a new status: he belongs to God<\/p>\n
3. As a result, he has adopted a new mind, a new way of thinking: he thinks on the basis of faith<\/p>\n
B. But in addition to these things, the Christian lives in “newness of life”<\/p>\n
1. Romans 6:4<\/p>\n
2. The baptized believer must actually conduct himself as befits a Christian<\/p>\n
3. A Christian must learn to consecrate himself to God<\/p>\n
C. In this lesson we are going to notice the:<\/p>\n
1. The fact of consecration<\/p>\n
2. The means of consecration<\/p>\n
3. The process of consecration<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION:<\/p>\n
A. THE FACT OF CONSECRATION<\/p>\n
1. In one sense, every Christian IS already consecrated to God already – he is a saint<\/p>\n
a. The word “saint” is derived from a Latin term (sanctus) meaning “sacred,” and is translated from the Greek HAGIOS and literally means “a holy one,” hallowed, consecrated, sanctified, or set apart for God.<\/p>\n
b. The root idea of HAGIOS is “belonging uniquely to God”<\/p>\n
1) Deuteronomy 7:6<\/p>\n
2) 1 Peter 2:9-10 … we belong to God!<\/p>\n
c. To whom does the term “saint” apply?<\/p>\n
1) A saint is not a person of meritorious service canonized after death, accorded veneration, and thought to be capable of interceding for others<\/p>\n
2) In the New Testament, every Christian is a saint<\/p>\n
a) Acts 9:13, 32<\/p>\n
b) Colossians 1:2<\/p>\n
2. In another sense, however, every Christian MUST consecrate himself to God day by day<\/p>\n
a. Holiness involves something we do as well as something we are<\/p>\n
b. We are exhorted to be holy… Colossians 3:1-6<\/p>\n
c. Ethics, morality, virtue, and character relate to the process of becoming holy<\/p>\n
1) 1 Thessalonians 4:3<\/p>\n
2) Ephesians 1:4<\/p>\n
d. True conversion to God entails growth toward holiness in living<\/p>\n
1) Romans 6:1-2<\/p>\n
2) Leviticus 11:44-45<\/p>\n
e. Eternal life is only promised to those who consecrated<\/p>\n
1) Hebrews 12:14<\/p>\n
2) Acts 20:32<\/p>\n
B. THE MEANS OF CONSECRATION<\/p>\n
1. God sanctifies the Christian by the words of the Holy Spirit – 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14<\/p>\n
2. The Holy Spirit works in behalf of the Christian<\/p>\n
a. He makes intercession for us (Rom. 8:26-27)<\/p>\n
b. He serves as deposit of salvation (Eph. 1:13-14)<\/p>\n
c. He bears witness with our spirit that we are the children of God (Rom. 8:16)<\/p>\n
d. He pours out the love of God in our hearts (Rom. 5:5)<\/p>\n
e. He strengthens us with might in the inner an (Eph. 3:16)<\/p>\n
3. Christians are partakers of the Holy Spirit (Heb. 6:4), they walk in the Spirit (Gal. 5:16-25), and are led by the Spirit (Rom. 8:5-14).<\/p>\n
4. It is important to realize, though, that the Holy Spirit in sanctification is neither direct or miraculous<\/p>\n
a. Even in the apostolic age, the ordinary working of the Spirit was non-miraculous<\/p>\n
b. Many received the blessings of the Spirit indirectly through the miraculous gifts given to others for the common good… Ephesians 3:3-5<\/p>\n
c. The miraculous extraordinary working of the Spirit was limited to the apostles and those on whom they laid their hands (Acts 8:14-18)<\/p>\n
5. The influence of the Holy Spirit in sanctification is through the truth revealed in the Scriptures<\/p>\n
a. John 17:17, 19<\/p>\n
b. The Spirit does not dwell in the Christian by local “residence” in the body, or by “possession” – indwelling speaks of relationship, not location<\/p>\n
1) The Spirit dwelling in a Christian is metaphorical language<\/p>\n
2) For example, as a parent can be seen “in” a child by his actions, so the Spirit is seen “in” us by the way we live<\/p>\n
c. The indwelling of Gods Spirit involves an intimate communion, a real relationship between God and the Christian<\/p>\n
1) The relationship is based on the words communicated by the Spirit in the Scriptures… 1 John 1:1-4<\/p>\n
2) The resulting relationship is so close that each is said to dwell in the other<\/p>\n
6. As the “temple” in which the Holy Spirit “dwells,” the Christian must be holy… 1 Corinthians 6:19-20<\/p>\n
C. THE PROCESS OF CONSECRATION<\/p>\n
1. The Christian must be aware of the misconceptions involved about sanctification<\/p>\n
a. Many have distorted what God has done or what man must do<\/p>\n
1) Some teach error concerning Philippians 2:13<\/p>\n
a) Some say that sanctification does not involve man<\/p>\n
b) But notice Hebrews 12:14 … “follow” suggests activity on our part<\/p>\n
2) Some teach error concerning Matthew 5:48<\/p>\n
a) the Wesleyans teach “entire sanctification” of perfectionism – incapable of sin<\/p>\n
b) But the Bible says 1 John 1:8-10<\/p>\n
3) Many more examples could be given …<\/p>\n
2. The Christian must understand what is involved in sanctification<\/p>\n
a. Salvation is in involved in sanctification<\/p>\n
1) This is freedom from sin plus freedom for righteousness<\/p>\n
2) Romans 6:3-7, 11-14, 16-18, 22<\/p>\n
b. Purity and cleanness is involved in sanctification<\/p>\n
1) Ephesians 5:26-27<\/p>\n
2) Romans 12:1-2<\/p>\n
c. Exemplary conduct is involved in sanctification<\/p>\n
1) Philippians 2:15<\/p>\n
2) John 17:14-15 … We are to be “in” the world without being “of” the world<\/p>\n
d. Spiritual growth is involved in sanctification<\/p>\n
1) Matthew 5:48<\/p>\n
2) Colossians 1:28-29<\/p>\n
e. Doing all to Gods glory is involved in sanctification<\/p>\n
1) Colossians 3:17<\/p>\n
2) Philippians 1:20<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION:<\/p>\n
A. Why does the Christian consecrate himself to God and conduct himself accordingly?<\/p>\n
1. To be without fear of punishment (Heb. 10:26-31)<\/p>\n
2. But more importantly – 2 Corinthians 5:14-15<\/p>\n
B. The Christian chooses the consecrated life(Phil 3:7-11)<\/p>\n
C. Consecrated conduct is what life is all about – Ecclesiastes 12:13-14<\/p>\n
D. Ultimately, holiness is the fruit of fellowship with God<\/p>\n
1. John 15:4<\/p>\n
2. 1 John 1:5-7<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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