John 17:17
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17 Sanctify them through thy truth:
thy word is truth.
Why does GOD want us sanctified?
What is His purpose?
The Bible explains it beautifully.
That we may know He is LORD.
Exodus 31:12-13
King James Version
12 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
13 Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you.
That sin may be destroyed.
Romans 6:6
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6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
That we may be free from sin.
Romans 6:18
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18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
That we be made holy, and have eternal life, through JESUS.
Romans 6:22-23
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22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
That we may heed the call to "be saints".
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
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1 Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's:
That we may be a "new creature" in CHRIST.
2 Corinthians 5:17
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17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
That we may be reconciled with GOD.
2 Corinthians 5:18
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18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
That we may have the righteousness of CHRIST.
2 Corinthians 5:20-21
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20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
That we may perfect holiness, in the "fear of God".
2 Corinthians 7:1
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7 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
That we may be "holy", because GOD chose us in Him.
Ephesians 1:4
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4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
That we may be like the saints.
Colossians 1:12-14
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12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
That we may adhere to GOD's will.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
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3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;
5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:
That we would be blameless when JESUS returns.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
King James Version
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
That we may be true to GOD's choosing us, to be sanctified by SPIRIT.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
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13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
That we may be a "vessel unto honor", ready to be used by GOD.
2 Timothy 2:20-21
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20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
That we may be free from the "snare of the devil".
2 Timothy 2:26
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26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
That we might be "partakers" of GOD's holiness.
Hebrews 12:10
10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
That we may be made "perfect", to do the will of the FATHER.
Hebrews 13:20-21
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20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
That we may claim our "interitance", "reserved in heaven" for us.
1 Peter 1:3-5
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3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
That we may praise GOD, in light.
1 Peter 2:9
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9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
That we may live "unto righteousness".
1 Peter 2:24
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24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
That we may heed the call for "glory and virtue".
2 Peter 1:2-3
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2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
That we may be "partakers" of GOD's divine nature.
2 Peter 1:4
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4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Do you have this hunger to know more about GOD?
Then, perhaps, He predestined you for salvation.
Know more on the next post.
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