Playlist: hagiasmos (#G38) (topic)
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Greek word *hagiasmos* (G38), translated as holiness or sanctification, signifies separation and the condition produced by receiving God's Holy Spirit, as well as the behavior fitting those so separated. Derived from the verb *hagiazo*, meaning to make clean, it conveys the idea of rendering pure in a moral sense and …
Completing Sanctification
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSanctification, known as *hagiasmos* (G38) in New Testament Greek, encompasses three essential aspects: consecration, separation, and purification. Consecration is a condition where God declares something holy by His authority, setting it apart for His purpose, as seen with the vessels in the Temple. Separation, also a …
Christ's Responsibility, Resurrections, and All in All
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe English term sanctification is translated from the Greek term *hagiasmos* (G38), which simply means away from, setting apart, or separation. Basically, *hagiasmos* indicates a spiritual movement of conduct and attitude from one state or quality of life into another. Applied to Biblical usage, it signifies a movement of …
Responding to God's Pruning Is Not Passive (Part One)
Sermon by David F. MaasSanctification, derived from the Greek term hagiasmos (G38), signifies a separation or movement away from one state of life to another. It reflects a spiritual shift in conduct and attitude, moving from carnal worldliness—embodied by satan, the world, and our own flesh—toward godly holiness, motivated by God's Holy …
Who Are We and Where Do We Fit? (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The concept of hagiasmos (G38) is central to understanding sanctification, which indicates a setting apart or separation, as well as the purpose for which one is set apart. In I Thessalonians 4:1-7, this Greek term appears three times, translated as both sanctification and holiness, reflecting not only the act of separation but …
Who Are We and Where Do We Fit (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Sanctification, represented by the Greek term hagiasmos (G38), holds profound significance in the spiritual journey of the church. In common Greek usage, hagiasmos simply means being set apart or separated from others, as could be illustrated by Israel's exodus from Egypt if the Old Testament were written in Greek. However, in …
Going On to Perfection
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of hagiasmos (G38) is central to the process of spiritual growth and transformation. In the Bible, this term is represented by both "sanctification" and "holiness," reflecting nuanced aspects of the same idea. Sanctification emphasizes being set apart for a specific divine purpose, while holiness draws attention to …