2. The holy spirit’s sanctification
“But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and faith in the truth.”
2 Thessalonians 2:13

3. Christians have been chosen for salvation through or in sanctification (2 Thess. 2:13).
A separation in God unto His holiness
A predetermined state, disposition or tenor of life to which God has called us (Eph. 1:4; 1 Cor. 1:2)
Live “in sanctification and honor” (1 Thess. 4:3-4)!
Conduct befitting of saints (1 Cor. 6:11)

4. The Spirit calls and sanctifies through the gospel (2 Thess. 2:13-14).
“For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well- pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.”
1 Corinthians 1:21

5. The Spirit calls and sanctifies through the gospel (2 Thess. 2:13-14).
“… things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words.”
1 Corinthians 2:13

6. The Spirit calls and sanctifies through the gospel (2 Thess. 2:13-14).
“Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.”
James 1:21

7. The Spirit calls and sanctifies through the gospel (2 Thess. 2:13-14).
Jesus prayed that the apostles would be sanctified by the word of truth (John 17:17).
God-inspired words cleanse (John 15:3)
Inspired Scripture equip (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
His church is cleansed “by the washing of water with the word” (Eph. 5:26)

8. The Holy Spirit continues to sanctify Christians by directing their steps.
“Pursue… the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord” (Heb. 12:14).
The Spirit directs and guides us in the attributes of holiness.
The temple of the Spirit is to be kept holy (1 Cor. 6:18-19).

9. The Holy Spirit continues to sanctify Christians by directing their steps.
Attributes of holiness:
Thoughts set intently on matters of Christ
(Col. 3:2-3; Eph. 5:10).

10. The Holy Spirit continues to sanctify Christians by directing their steps.
Attributes of holiness:
Thoughts set intently on matters of Christ
Income used in the service of the King (1 Tim. 6:17-19).

11. The Holy Spirit continues to sanctify Christians by directing their steps.
Attributes of holiness:
Thoughts set intently on matters of Christ
Income used in the service of the King
Harvest of the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-25; Col. 3:13-14).

12. The Holy Spirit continues to sanctify Christians by directing their steps.
Attributes of holiness:
Thoughts set intently on matters of Christ
Income used in the service of the King
Harvest of the fruit of the Spirit
Actively contributing member of Christ’s body (Col.3:15-16; Eph. 4:16; Acts 2:42)