Facts about Entire Sanctification

Background Reading on Entire Sanctification:  I Thessalonians 5:23-24

There have arisen many false and erroneous theories relative to the experience of Entire Sanctification. Therefore we should be very scriptural and definitive in our presentation of this great truth, keeping in mind that Jesus died to sanctify the people with His own blood (Hebrews 13:12).

While clarity is important, it will finally be the work of the Holy Spirit to awaken man of his need of this experience that required the blood of Christ to provide. Ours is to be faithful in its proclamation. After all, as it has been stated, “a man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.”

1. Entire Sanctification is a Second work of grace:

We only need to read the first chapter of First Thessalonians to substantiate that these people are in possession of a first work of grace. Paul was praying sincerely and earnestly that they would be sanctified wholly as a second work of grace.

2. Entire Sanctification is a Divine work of grace:

a.) God is the Originating cause of our Sanctification (I Thes. 5:23)

b.) Jesus is the Meritorious cause of our Sanctification (Hebrews 13:12)

c.) Holy Ghost is the Efficient cause of our Sanctification (Romans 15:16)

d.) Bible is the Instrumental cause of our Sanctification (John 17:17)

e.) Faith is the Conditional cause of our Sanctification (Acts 15:8,9)

3. Entire Sanctification is a Thorough work of grace:

“Spirit, Soul and Body”: All of man’s activities are performed in these three realms.

Spirit: Is where lies the conscience of man.

Soul: Is where lies the seat of the affections

Body: Is where all the appetites, drives and passions are vented. When one is sanctified wholly, all of one’s activities in these three realms are brought under the mastery of the Holy Spirit.