Those who are adopted into God's family are: Led by the Spirit (Rom. 8:4; Gal. 5:18). Have a childlike confidence in God (Gal. 4:5, 6). Have liberty of access (Eph. 3:12). Have love for the brethren (1 John 2:9-11; 5:1). Are obedient (1 John 5:1-3).
F. SANCTIFICATION.
I. ITS MEANING.
1. NEGATIVELY—SEPARATION FROM EVIL. 2. POSITIVELY—DEDICATION UNTO GOD. 3. USED OF THE DIVINE NATURE.
II. WHEN IT TAKES PLACE.
1. INSTANT. 2. PROGRESSIVE. 3. COMPLETE.
III. THE MEANS.
1. DIVINE. 2. HUMAN. 3. MEANS USED.
F. SANCTIFICATION.
If Regeneration has to do with our nature, Justification with our standing, and Adoption with our position, then Sanctification has to do with our character and conduct. In Justification we are declared righteous in order that, in Sanctification, we may become righteous. Justification is what God does for us, while Sanctification is what God does in us. Justification puts us into a right relationship with God, while Sanctification exhibits the fruit of that relationship—a life separated from a sinful world and dedicated unto God.