sanctification
/ˌsæŋktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- The act or process of making something holy or setting it apart for religious use.
- In many religions, sanctification involves purification and dedication to God.
- The priest spoke about the sanctification of daily life through prayer.
- The sanctification of the new church was celebrated with a special ceremony.
- In Christian theology, the process by which a person is made spiritually pure and holy through God's grace.
- The sermon focused on the role of faith in the sanctification of the believer.
- Many Christians believe that sanctification begins at baptism.
- Sanctification is seen as a lifelong journey toward holiness.
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