sanctification

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In religion, sanctification refers to the act of making something holy through religious ritual or freeing it from sin and moral guilt. This process can involve rituals like consecration or blessing, as seen in the preparation of bread for Communion. It also encompasses the idea of purification and cleansing from sin, often linked to the belief in Jesus's role in the sanctification of humankind. In Christian theology, the Holy Spirit plays a significant role in this process, guiding believers and empowering them to live a life free from sin.123

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grace
…individuals for their regeneration and sanctification. The English term is the usual translation for the Greek charis, which occurs in the New Testament about 150 times (two-thirds of these in writings attributed to St. Paul). Although the word must sometimes be translated in other ways, the fundamental meaning in the…
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…individuals for their regeneration and sanctification. The English term is the usual translation for the Greek charis, which occurs in the New Testament about 150 times (two-thirds of these in writings attributed to St. Paul). Although the word must sometimes be translated in other ways, the fundamental meaning in the…
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Jewish religious year
The cycle of the religious year
…Sabbath and festival observance is sanctification. The Sabbath and festivals sanctified the Jews more than the Jews sanctified the Sabbath and festivals. Mundane meals became sacred meals; joy and relaxation became sacred obligations (mitzvot). No less significant is the contribution of the Sabbath and festivals toward communal awareness. Thus, neither…
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…Sabbath and festival observance is sanctification. The Sabbath and festivals sanctified the Jews more than the Jews sanctified the Sabbath and festivals. Mundane meals became sacred meals; joy and relaxation became sacred obligations (mitzvot). No less significant is the contribution of the Sabbath and festivals toward communal awareness. Thus, neither…
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Holiness movement
…characterized by a doctrine of sanctification centring on a post-conversion experience. The numerous Holiness churches that arose during this period vary from quasi-Methodist sects to groups that are similar to Pentecostal churches.
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…characterized by a doctrine of sanctification centring on a post-conversion experience. The numerous Holiness churches that arose during this period vary from quasi-Methodist sects to groups that are similar to Pentecostal churches.
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