Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson The Fruit of Sanctification
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Aug 19, 2025 Holiness goes beyond just doing the right things. The conversation reveals that true sanctification is about a personal relationship with Jesus, emphasizing proximity and resemblance to Him. Listeners are encouraged to evaluate their communities for authentic expressions of Christ-like living. It’s a thought-provoking exploration of what it truly means to be sanctified.
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Sanctification Defined As Belonging
- Sanctification means being set apart for the Lord and belonging to Jesus.
- Becoming like Jesus is the ultimate aim of sanctification.
Proximity Produces Likeness
- Living with Jesus produces likeness to him because we become like those we live with.
- Paul frames this as God's purpose that we should become like His Son.
Avoid Mechanical Holiness
- Avoid a mechanical holiness that values actions over personal transformation.
- Pursue personal nearness and warmth that reflect Jesus, not cold performance.