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)If we really considered or believed in our hearts that our calling was truly a treasure, we would take extraordinary steps to prevent any loss of it.
Who Are We and Where Do We Fit (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God has placed us all in the body where it has pleased Him. We dare not imitate Satan by letting self-centered goals eclipse God's purpose.
Going On to Perfection
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEven though everything we need in this quest has been given to us, our spiritual growth depends on believing in the promises of receiving the divine nature.