Rooted in Christ: The Journey of Sanctification

Devotional

Day 1: Jesus's Devotion to God's Will

Jesus's sanctification is not about becoming holy, as He is already sinless. Instead, it is about His unwavering devotion to God's will, which culminated in His crucifixion. This act of holy obedience is the foundation for our own sanctification. Jesus set Himself apart for this purpose, demonstrating the ultimate act of love and obedience. His sacrifice empowers us to strive for holiness, knowing that our efforts are grounded in His finished work. As we reflect on Jesus's devotion, we are reminded that our journey toward holiness is not a solitary endeavor but one that rests on the solid foundation of His sacrifice. [01:58]

John 17:19 (ESV): "And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth."

Reflection: In what ways can you devote yourself more fully to God's will today, following the example of Jesus's holy obedience?

Day 2: The Foundation of Our Struggle for Holiness

Our struggle for holiness is deeply rooted in the finished work of Christ. While we engage in the daily battle for sanctification, we do so with the assurance that our efforts are not in vain. Jesus's sacrifice provides the solid foundation upon which we build our lives. This understanding gives us the strength to persevere, knowing that our sanctification is not solely dependent on our efforts but is supported by the completed work of Christ. As we strive for holiness, we are reminded that our journey is a response to the grace we have already received. [03:10]

Hebrews 10:14 (ESV): "For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified."

Reflection: What specific area of your life do you need to surrender to the finished work of Christ, trusting in His strength rather than your own?

Day 3: Eternal Security as a Community Project

Eternal security is not a passive state but a dynamic process that involves our active participation and God's ongoing work. Jesus's prayer for our protection from the evil one highlights the urgency of maintaining our faith. This security is a community project, requiring our communion with God and each other. As we engage in this process, we are reminded that our faith is the main target of Satan's attacks. However, Jesus's intercession ensures that our faith will not fail, even in the face of persecution and temptation. [07:18]

1 Peter 1:5 (ESV): "Who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."

Reflection: How can you actively participate in the community of faith to strengthen your own faith and the faith of others?

Day 4: The Target of Satan's Attacks

Satan's primary target is our faith, and he seeks to destroy it through various means. However, Jesus's intercession ensures that our faith will not fail. Our faith is the key to overcoming the evil one, and it is through this faith that we find the strength to resist temptation and persecution. As we reflect on the attacks we face, we are reminded of the importance of relying on Jesus's intercession and the power of our faith to overcome the challenges we encounter. [11:09]

Ephesians 6:16 (ESV): "In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one."

Reflection: Identify a recent challenge to your faith. How can you rely on Jesus's intercession to strengthen your faith in this situation?

Day 5: Sanctification Through the Word

Sanctification is achieved through the truth of God's Word. Immersing ourselves in the Scriptures is essential for our spiritual growth and protection from the evil one. Neglecting the Word leaves us vulnerable, but by immersing ourselves in it, we fortify our faith and enable ourselves to overcome the evil one. The Scriptures provide the guidance and strength we need to pursue holiness and resist the attacks of the enemy. As we engage with God's Word, we are transformed and equipped for the journey of faith. [13:25]

Psalm 119:11 (ESV): "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."

Reflection: What specific steps can you take today to immerse yourself more deeply in God's Word and allow it to transform your life?

Sermon Summary

In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves frustrated with the slow pace of our sanctification. Yet, in these moments, we must remember the profound truth that beneath our struggles lies the massive rock of Jesus's sanctification on our behalf. Jesus has paid the debt to welcome sinners home, and for those who trust in Him, their salvation is complete. This assurance is rooted in Jesus's intercession, as seen in John 17:14-19, where His prayer reveals God's provision for His people in a fallen world.

Jesus's sanctification is not about progressive holiness, as He is sinless. Instead, it refers to His devotion to God's will, culminating in His crucifixion. He set Himself apart for this holy obedience, going to the cross so that we might be sanctified in truth. This is the foundation of our struggle for holiness—a battle we engage in daily, striving for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Our efforts are not in vain because they rest on the finished work of Christ.

The security of the believer is a dynamic, living process. Jesus's prayer in John 17:15 underscores the urgency of the fight of faith. Eternal security is not a passive state but a community project involving our communion with God and each other. The evil one seeks to destroy our faith, and Jesus prays for our protection from this destruction. Our faith is the main target of Satan's attacks, and Jesus's intercession ensures that our faith will not fail.

Sanctification is the positive counterpart to being kept from the evil one. It involves becoming holy like Jesus, and this transformation is achieved through the truth of God's Word. The Scriptures are vital for our sanctification and protection from the evil one. Neglecting the Word leaves us vulnerable, but immersing ourselves in it fortifies our faith and enables us to overcome the evil one.

Key Takeaways

1. Jesus's sanctification is His devotion to God's will, culminating in His crucifixion, which serves as the foundation for our own sanctification. This is not about Jesus becoming holy but about His holy obedience, which empowers us to strive for holiness. [01:58]
2. Our struggle for holiness is rooted in the finished work of Christ. While we strive daily for sanctification, our efforts are not in vain because they rest on the solid foundation of Jesus's sacrifice. [03:10]
3. Eternal security is a dynamic process involving our active participation and God's ongoing work. Jesus's prayer for our protection from the evil one highlights the urgency of maintaining our faith. [07:18]
4. The main target of Satan's attacks is our faith. Jesus's intercession ensures that our faith will not fail, even in the face of persecution and temptation. Our faith is the key to overcoming the evil one. [11:09]
5. Sanctification is achieved through the truth of God's Word. Immersing ourselves in the Scriptures is essential for our spiritual growth and protection from the evil one. Neglecting the Word leaves us vulnerable. [13:25]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[00:18] - The Rock of Jesus's Sanctification
[00:41] - Jesus's Intercession and Our Transformation
[01:01] - Understanding Jesus's Sanctification
[01:25] - Devotion to God's Will
[02:21] - The Battle for Holiness
[03:10] - Foundation of Our Struggle
[03:29] - Symbolism in John
[04:19] - Peter's Lesson on Sanctification
[05:12] - Assurance in Jesus's Sacrifice
[06:13] - Security and the Fight of Faith
[07:18] - Eternal Security as a Community Project
[08:13] - The Target of Satan's Attacks
[10:18] - Jesus's Prayer for Our Faith
[12:35] - Sanctification Through the Word

Bible Study Guide

Bible Study Discussion Guide

Bible Reading
- John 17:14-19
- Hebrews 12:14
- 1 Peter 5:8-9

Observation Questions

What does Jesus mean when He says, "I sanctify myself" in John 17:19? How does this relate to His crucifixion? [01:01]
According to Hebrews 12:14, why is striving for holiness essential for believers?
In 1 Peter 5:8-9, what is the main strategy Peter gives to resist the devil's attacks?

Interpretation Questions

How does Jesus's sanctification differ from the progressive sanctification believers experience? [01:25]
What does the sermon suggest about the role of community in maintaining eternal security? [07:18]
How does the truth of God's Word contribute to our sanctification and protection from the evil one? [12:35]

Application Questions

Reflect on a time when you felt frustrated with your spiritual growth. How can focusing on Jesus's finished work on the cross provide you with hope and encouragement? [05:12]
What practical steps can you take to immerse yourself more deeply in God's Word to fortify your faith against the evil one? [13:25]
How can you actively participate in your community of faith to support others in their spiritual journey and maintain eternal security together? [07:18]
Identify a specific area in your life where you struggle with holiness. What actions can you take this week to strive for holiness in that area? [02:21]
Consider the role of prayer in your life. How can you incorporate Jesus's model of intercession into your own prayer life to support others in their faith? [11:09]
Think of a situation where your faith was tested. How did you respond, and what can you learn from that experience to strengthen your faith in future challenges? [09:11]
How can you be more vigilant in recognizing and resisting the subtle attacks of the evil one in your daily life? [09:31]

Sermon Clips

"when you go home tonight now and you get frustrated with your slowness of sanctification well good but don't despair rather look beneath the feet of your struggle and look at this massive Rock of the sanctification of Jesus on your behalf he's Paid a Debt to welcome sinners home if they have trust in him their salvation is complete as it were" [00:00:08]

"what does this mean verse 19 on their behalf I sanctify myself that they might be Sanctified in Truth Now what is the sanctification of Jesus what do you think he's referring to here is that Progressive Holiness no he that he's never sinned there's no Progressive Holiness in Jesus what is this sanctification of the Son of God devoting himself to crucifixion to Devotion to God's will to to obedience" [00:01:10]

"sanctification is a battle a day by day striving for Holiness Hebrews 12:14 strive for the Holiness without which no one will see the Lord everybody in this room ought to be striving to enter by the narrow gate plucking out the eye if it should be a lustful eye as it were doing whatever you must do to avoid sin striving toward Perfection" [00:02:16]

"the foundation of our struggle and our battle in sanctification is a finished work of the sanctification of Jesus Christ Jesus Sanctified himself to the cross in order that we might fight with some measure of success and make it to Glory so if we go back here to to pour on Peter I love this guy Chapter 13 Verse 8 Jesus comes along" [00:03:08]

"what does Jesus prayer in in verse 15 imply about the security of the believer well just briefly on this I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one what I mean by this question is simply it would be wrong to have an attitude towards eternal security which says there's no urgency in the fight of faith" [00:05:56]

"Jesus is saying father you go to work now and keep them secure keep them safe from the evil one because something's at stake here so all I want to bring out here is that while I believe the Gospel of John for example chapter 10 verse 29 says we are absolutely secure if we are of God and not of the world that security is of a living vibrating process" [00:06:49]

"what does it mean to keep them from the evil one what does he want to happen here keep them from the evil one let me ask you this what's the main thing that Satan wants to destroy in your life Faith that's right because if Faith goes everything else goes as well let me show you two texts just to to give some sense of biblical urgency" [00:07:43]

"be sober this is chapter 5 ver8 be sober Be watchful your adversary the devil prows around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour resist him firm in your faith knowing that the same experience of suffering is required of your Brotherhood now let's link up then hate from the world right here and the work of the evil one right here" [00:09:31]

"what Jesus is praying for is that when the evil one brings down hurt criticism persecution rejection upon the head of a disciple that what does this keep from me he just said I don't want you to keep them from this in other words keep them in the world I don't want you to take them out of the world that hates them but I want you to keep them from" [00:10:21]

"my understanding is from the successful effort of the evil one to to destroy them so I think what Jesus is praying is that our faith fail not that's exactly what he prayed for Peter in Luke 22:32 just before he denied the Lord three times Satan has demanded to have you that he might sift you like wheat but I have prayed for you that your faith fail not" [00:10:56]

"sanctify them in the truth your word here we are at the word again is truth I think the the idea of sanctification is the positive counterpart of keeping us from the evil one so you could say negatively keep the evil one from having success in my life and positively make me holy make me holy holy that's what sanctification means becoming holy like Jesus" [00:12:30]

"there's nothing more important in your life for being washed on on your feet or growing in sanctification than the word of God if you neglect the scriptures brothers and sisters day in and day out you are Sitting Duck for Satan the evil one because the way God answers the prayer of the Lord to protect you from the evil one is to use the truth in your mind and your heart" [00:13:15]

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Rooted in Christ: The Journey of Sanctification

Devotional

Day 1: Jesus's Devotion to God's Will

Day 2: The Foundation of Our Struggle for Holiness

Day 3: Eternal Security as a Community Project

Day 4: The Target of Satan's Attacks

Day 5: Sanctification Through the Word

Sermon Summary

Key Takeaways

Youtube Chapters

Bible Study Guide

Sermon Clips

Chatbot

Rooted in Christ: The Journey of Sanctification

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