Wholly Holy

I Thessalonians 5:23-24

I. The Sanctifier

A. The Triune God

Ø God the Father – I Corinthians 1:2; Ephesians 1:3-4

Ø God the Son – Hebrews 10:10

Ø God the Holy Spirit – II Thessalonians 2:13

B. The God of peace

Those who live holy lives experience God’s peace.

II. The Process Of Sanctification

A. Instantaneous – at the moment of salvation in the sight of God. – I Cor. 1:30, 6:9-11

B. Progressive – as we grow and mature – I Thessalonians 4:3-4; II Timothy 2:19-21

C. Complete – at the coming of Christ – I Thessalonians 3:12-13; I John 3:2-3

III. God’s Faithfulness In Performing The Work Of Sanctification – v. 24

Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:28-30

Conclusion of the book and a concluding word to Johnston Chapel Baptist Church –

I Thessalonians 5:25-28

• Pray for church leadership. – v. 25

• Show your love to one another. – v. 26

• Give prominence to the Word of God. – v. 27

• Count on the sufficiency of God’s grace. – v. 28