Bible dictionary for children
Sanctification
Sanctification means being set apart for God and growing in holiness.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Sanctification means being set apart for God and growing in holiness. It concerns the direction of a whole life, rather than looking religious.
Talk about it
How could growing in goodness change everyday choices?
An example from the Bible
First Thessalonians connects sanctification with conduct and treating bodies and relationships rightly. Growing in holiness includes respecting others.
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:3
For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
