We believe that sanctification, which is a setting apart unto God, is three fold; it is already complete for every saved person because his position toward God is the same as Christ's position. Since the believer is in Christ, he is set apart unto God in the measure in which Christ is set apart unto God. We believe, likewise, that, while the standing of the Christian is thus perfect in Christ, his present state is as imperfect as his experience in daily life. There is, therefore a progressive sanctification wherein the Christian is to "grow in grace," and to "be changed" by the unhindered power of the Spirit. We believe, also, that the child of God will yet be fully sanctified in his state as he is now sanctified in his standing in Christ when he shall see his Lord and shall be "like Him."
Hebrews 10:10,14,
Ephesians 4:24,
John 17:17,
Ephesians 5:25-27,
I Thessalonians 5:23,
II Corinthians 7:1,
II Corinthians 3:18,
Hebrews 12:10
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