What does it mean? Is there a definitive definition? Well, I know what I know and that's about it, so this next bit is MY OPINION ... First off, here is how thefreedictionary.com defines sanctification:
1. To set apart for sacred use; consecrate. 2. To make holy; purify.
My understanding has always been that sanctification is instantaneous AND progressive at the same time. Once a person gives their life over to God, they are looked at BY God as instantly pure and holy thru the sacrifice His Son Jesus Christ did on the cross during the crucifixion. By the way, it only took ONE DROP OF BLOOD to cleanse the sins of man. However, your sanctification in actuality, takes place over your entire life. It is progressive. I will have to seek scriptural backup for these truths ... that will come in a later post.
Having said all this, I believe that while it is nifty to know the definitions of terms from scripture, it all really comes down to faith and trust. Do you have faith and trust in God that He is who He says He is and that what the Bible says really is His word and is wholly true and trustworthy? If the answer is "yes", then it really doesn't matter WHAT you think about sanctification, does it? But it is an interesting thing to discuss, as if we really know what we are talking about anyway.
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