Article IV. Sanctification
We believe that sanctification has a twofold meaning:
- that of setting apart of things, days or persons specifically for God, and that the believer at the time of his regeneration is so set apart by God the Father (1 Cor. 1:30; Hebrews 10:10, 14); and
- the progressive work of the Holy Spirit whereby the believer, obedient to the Word of God experiences the power of the indwelling Christ for holiness of life and Victory over the old nature, whose work will be completed when the believer stands in Christ’s presence (Col. 1:26-28; John 17:17; 1 Thess. 5:23; 2 Cor. 3:18).