The word in Scripture

Sanctification in the Bible

The word sanctification appears 5 times in the King James Version of the Bible. Sanctification is being set apart and made holy, the ongoing work of God shaping us into His likeness. And like every true word of Scripture, it finds its fullness in Jesus Christ.

What sanctification means in the Bible

Sanctification is being set apart and made holy, the ongoing work of God shaping us into His likeness.

Where the word sanctification appears

Here is every passage where the word sanctification appears, in the words of the King James Bible:

“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”1 Corinthians 1:30

“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:”1 Thessalonians 4:3

“That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;”1 Thessalonians 4:4

“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:”2 Thessalonians 2:13

“Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.”1 Peter 1:2