Questions for discussion and reflection Saint Week 3

The word “sanctified” comes from the same word as “saint.” One who is sanctified is a saint.


1. Discuss the following quote, “Sanctification is not the process of you trying really hard to become something that you are not. Sanctification is the process of beginning to live out what you already are.”

2. In the New Testament, the Christian’s sanctification is described in all three tenses—we have been sanctified, we are being sanctified and we will be sanctified. Read the following scriptures and identify which tense(es) are being explained:

1 Corinthians 1:2—

Hebrews 13:12—

1 Corinthians 6:11—

John 17:17—

1 Thessalonians 4:3-7—

1 Peter 3:15—

3. How would the truths explored in this week’s message help the Christian who is frustrated by his or her battle with sin?

4. In what ways do you sense God is desiring to use (set apart) your time, talents and treasures for His purpose and mission?