Topical Encyclopedia Sanctification, in the biblical context, refers to the process of being set apart for God's purposes and being made holy. This concept is deeply rooted in the narrative of Israel, God's chosen people, who were called to be a holy nation. The sanctification of Israel is a recurring theme throughout the Old and New Testaments, illustrating both God's sovereign choice and the responsibility of His people to live according to His statutes.Old Testament Foundations The sanctification of Israel begins with God's covenant with Abraham, where He promises to make Abraham's descendants a great nation (Genesis 12:2). This covenantal relationship is further developed at Mount Sinai, where God gives the Law to Moses. In Exodus 19:5-6 , God declares, "Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation." Here, sanctification is both a divine act and a call to obedience. The Levitical laws further elaborate on the concept of sanctification, emphasizing purity and holiness in worship and daily life. Leviticus 20:7-8 instructs, "Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. Keep My statutes and practice them. I am the LORD who sanctifies you." The Israelites are reminded that their sanctification is rooted in God's own holiness and His active role in setting them apart. Prophetic Insights The prophets frequently address the theme of sanctification, often in the context of Israel's failure to live up to their calling. Isaiah, for instance, speaks of a future restoration where Israel will be sanctified and fulfill its role as a light to the nations. Isaiah 60:21 proclaims, "Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever. They are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, that I may be glorified." Jeremiah and Ezekiel also speak of a new covenant where God will write His law on the hearts of His people, leading to true sanctification. Ezekiel 36:26-27 promises, "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances." New Testament Fulfillment In the New Testament, the sanctification of Israel is understood in light of the coming of Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection provide the means for true sanctification, not only for Israel but for all who believe. Hebrews 10:10 states, "And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all." The Apostle Paul, in his epistles, often addresses the sanctification of believers, both Jew and Gentile, as part of the new covenant community. In Romans 11, Paul speaks of the remnant of Israel being sanctified through faith in Christ, emphasizing that God's promises to Israel remain steadfast. Theological Implications The sanctification of all Israel is a testament to God's faithfulness and the transformative power of His grace. It underscores the continuity of God's redemptive plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament, highlighting the role of Israel as both a historical nation and a spiritual archetype for the Church. The call to holiness remains central, as believers are grafted into the rich heritage of Israel, sharing in the promises and responsibilities of God's covenant people. Nave's Topical Index Exodus 19:10,14And the LORD said to Moses, Go to the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes, Nave's Topical Index Library Fifth Day. Holiness and Redemption. Entire Sanctification in Patriarchal Times. Sanctification. The Jordan Memorial Stone Receiving and Rejecting. Sanctification. Entire Sanctification in Prophecy. The Best Inheritance in Canaan Eighteenth Day. Holiness and Faith. Consecration and Dedication Resources What is sanctification? What is the definition of Christian sanctification? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is progressive sanctification? | GotQuestions.org What is positional sanctification? | GotQuestions.org Sanctification: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Sanctification is Separation to the Service of God Sanctification: All Israel Sanctified Sanctification: All Saints are in a State of Sanctification: Christ Made, of God, to Us Sanctification: Effected by Christ Sanctification: Effected by God Sanctification: Effected by The Holy Spirit Sanctification: Firstborn of Israelites Sanctified Sanctification: God Wills all Saints to Have Sanctification: Material Things Sanctified by Anointing Sanctification: Ministers: Set Apart to God's Service By Sanctification: Ministers: should Exhort Their People to Walk In Sanctification: Ministers: should Pray That Their People May Enjoy Complete Sanctification: None Can Inherit the Kingdom of God Without Sanctification: Offering up of Saints Acceptable Through Sanctification: Saints Elected to Salvation Through Sanctification: Saints Fitted for the Service of God By Sanctification: should Lead to Holiness Sanctification: should Lead to Mortification of Sin Sanctification: Tabernacle Sanctified by God's Presence Sanctification: The Alter Sanctifies the Gift Sanctification: The Church Made Glorious By Sanctification: The Lord is the Sanctifier Sanctification: Through the Atonement of Christ Sanctification: Through the Word of God Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Related Terms |
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