David Peterson challenges the common assumption that the New Testament views sanctification as primarily a process. He argues that its emphasis falls upon sanctification as a definitive event, "God's way of taking possession of us in Christ, setting us apart to belong to him and to fulfill his purpose for...
David Peterson challenges the common assumption that the New Testament views sanctification as primarily a process.
He argues that its emphasis falls upon sanctification as a definitive event, "God's way of taking possession of us in Christ, setting us apart to belong to him and to fulfill his purpose for us." Simply to identify sanctification with growth and holiness, he contends, obscures the emphasis and balance of New Testament teaching and creates unrealistic expectations.
Throughout this study Peterson builds his case on the careful exegesis of relevant passages, with a keen eye for the pastoral implications of his findings.
Table of Contents Series Preface Preface Abbreviations Introduction
1. The Biblical Starting-Point 2. Sanctified in Christ 3. Sanctified in Word and Spirit 4. Pursuing Holiness 5. Living Between the Cross and the Resurrection 6. Transformation, Renewal and Growth Appendix A: "The Meaning of Hagiasmos in the New Testament" Appendix B: "Sanctification and God's Law" Notes Index of Scripture References Index of Modern Authors Bibliography
*"From one point of view, holiness means always starting afresh, acknowledging each day our status and calling as God's holy people and living it out. The sanctified life involves dedicating ourselves again and again, as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, knowing that we can only do this because of his grace towards us in the Lord Jesus. In practical everyday terms, sanctification means living in gratitude for what God has already accomplished for us, and promised us in Christ.* ***-Publisher.***
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David Peterson challenges the common assumption that the New Testament views sanctification as primarily a process. He argues that its emphasis falls upon sanctification as a definitive event, "God's way of taking possession of us in Christ, setting us apart to belong to him and to fulfill his purpose for...
David Peterson challenges the common assumption that the New Testament views sanctification as primarily a process.
He argues that its emphasis falls upon sanctification as a definitive event, "God's way of taking possession of us in Christ, setting us apart to belong to him and to fulfill his purpose for us." Simply to identify sanctification with growth and holiness, he contends, obscures the emphasis and balance of New Testament teaching and creates unrealistic expectations.
Throughout this study Peterson builds his case on the careful exegesis of relevant passages, with a keen eye for the pastoral implications of his findings.
Table of Contents Series Preface Preface Abbreviations Introduction
1. The Biblical Starting-Point 2. Sanctified in Christ 3. Sanctified in Word and Spirit 4. Pursuing Holiness 5. Living Between the Cross and the Resurrection 6. Transformation, Renewal and Growth Appendix A: "The Meaning of Hagiasmos in the New Testament" Appendix B: "Sanctification and God's Law" Notes Index of Scripture References Index of Modern Authors Bibliography
*"From one point of view, holiness means always starting afresh, acknowledging each day our status and calling as God's holy people and living it out. The sanctified life involves dedicating ourselves again and again, as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, knowing that we can only do this because of his grace towards us in the Lord Jesus. In practical everyday terms, sanctification means living in gratitude for what God has already accomplished for us, and promised us in Christ.* ***-Publisher.***
Possessed By God (New Studies In Biblical Theology Series)$29.99
Koorong code88403
ISBN9780851115108
Pages192
PublisherApollos
Publication date01 August 1995
Dimensions15 x 138 x 216mm
Weight0.251kg
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This is a great little book on a subject which many Christian either lack knowledge or overwhelm with information but headed the wrong direction. Dr Peterson urge that Sanctification is not a process but a package together along with Justification, glorification, redemption, substitution, reconciliation all at once when you believe in God. All those are yours spontaneously the day you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord.
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10 years ago
truly life changing
As the back cover says, this book challenges the assumption that our sanctification is primarily a process. And I am thankful for this - because I needed this assumption challenged. Our sanctification, according to David Peterson in Possessed by God, is """"God's way of taking possession of us in Christ, setting us apart to belong to Him and to fulfill His purpose for us"""". \\r\\n\\r\\nThis may sound like theological nitpicking, but its really isn't. It's truly life changing - because our assurance of our identity as God's always loved children, our significance and our security, our emotional stability, our growth in maturity as Christ followers, and the reason for our obedience all flow out of what it means to be His holy people, saints, sanctified. \\r\\n\\r\\nIt's a timeless book that I'll be going back to again and again.
