The Grace of Sanctification with Andreas and Marny Köstenberger
Today, Hunter Beless is joined by Andreas and Marny Köstenberger to explore the biblical theology of sanctification. Together, they discuss what it means to live a life set apart for God, resting in the Spirit's transforming work while pursuing holiness in the context of the local church. As we grow in Christ, our lives become a witness that points others to God and his Word. We pray this conversation encourages you to depend more fully on the Lord as he faithfully accomplishes his work of sanctification in you.
Time Stamps from the Conversation
03:00 The Importance of Biblical Theology
10:30 Understanding Sanctification
20:00 The Role of Holiness in Sanctification
29:00 Implications of Sanctification in Parenting
30:40 The Sermon on the Mount
36:00 Abiding in Christ
45:00 The Purpose of Suffering in Sanctification
49:15 God’s Glory in Sanctification
NOTES & QUOTES
“Salvation is by grace, and sanctification is still by grace.” -Andreas Köstenberger
“When the Holy Spirit indwells us, he actually enables us then to obey. And so all these things that we talk about, you know, like the fruit of the spirit, all of that is actually can only be produced when we are, you know, Christ's followers and by the power of his Holy Spirit.” -Hunter Beless
“We don't want to be working for salvation. We want to be working from it.” -Hunter Beless
“And I think one of the ways that we see, “Are we really poor in spirit?” is just seeing: how much do we feel our need for Christ and for his Word?” -Hunter Beless
“It's the spirit that uses primarily God's word to sanctify us…so it is vital that we are constantly and daily in God's word. It's not a legalistic requirement or a work that commends us to to God. Just God's word is our lifeline.” -Marny Köstenberger
“You want to grow in holiness? Get in God’s Word.” -Hunter Beless
“Sanctification is not only an individual mandate, it just is not. We pursue sanctification significantly in community and in our relationships with others.” -Marny Köstenberger
“So in the end, this process of sanctification will get us ready for spending eternity in heaven with our wonderful Creator and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” -Marny Köstenberger
“Sanctification has an important missional aspect as well. Not only does it take place in community, as we said, in the church and in our families, natural outflow, sanctification has the purpose of bringing others to faith. They will know we are Christians by our love. As sanctified as sanctified and spirit-filled believers, we've become part of God's mission to bring his name and saving message to the ends of the earth as we witness boldly to the one who lives inside us” -Marny Köstenberger
“Sanctification is not an end in itself, right?. . . It's a means to the end of glorifying God in our lives and to spread his glory.” -Andreas Köstenberger
RESOURCES
Parenting Essentials: Equipping Your Children for Life by Andreas and Margaret Kostenberger
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
Col 3:16
Romans 8
2 Timothy 2:22
1 Peter
2 Corinthians 4:17
John 20:21
Genesis 3
Exodus 19:5-6
Matthew 5-7
John 8
John 17
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Where are some places we see examples of or teaching about sanctification in Scripture?
Do you tend to strive for holiness—a set apart life—or do you tend to try to be relevant to the world?
What are some ways in which you act as if your sanctification is up to you rather than a work done by the Spirit?
What are some practical ways you can abide in Christ and his Word?
What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
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