The Fourfold Gospel

    A.Separation from sin. 1 Peter 1: 15-15

    B.Separation to God. Revelation 1:6

    C.It is holiness.

II. How are we sanctified?

    A.Through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit 1 Peter 1: 1 - 2

    B.Through learning how to control our sinful desires through the work of the Holy Spirit    1 Thessalonians 4: 3-6

    C.We can no more sanctify ourselves that we can save ourselves

III. What can we do?

    A.By faith the believer can take possession, appropriate, this life transforming truth.

    B.Recognize that it is the life of Jesus that empowers him for a godly life 2 Peter 1:2-4

IV. Specific Steps

    A.Surrender - Romans 6: 11;      Romans 12: 1-2

    B.Accept – Colossians2:6 ;      Galatians 2:20

    C. Abide John 15:1-11

V. Why do so few Chrisitians experience sanctification?

    A.Ignorance - Acts 19:1-2

    B.Sin - Ephesians 4:28-5:21

    C.Fear - 1 Thessalonians 5:19

    D.Lack of Desire - Matthew 5:6

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING

THE REALITY OF SANCTIFICATION?

IF NOT, WHAT IS GETTING IN THE WAY?