Doctrine of Sanctification

DOCTRINE OF SANCTIFICATION

07/20/2025; Colossians 3:1-17; Christoph Hyder; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: God’s ongoing work in the lives of believers to empower them to put sin to death and grow in righteousness makes them confident of their salvation, encourages them to live godly lives, and makes them effective to carry out His mission.

I. OUR IDENTITY IN GOD – (Col. 3:1-4,10-12a)
   A. New Creation
   B. New Identity
C. New Power

II. GOD’S WORK IN US – (Col. 3:5-9a,12-17)
   A. Put Sin to Death – (vv.5-9a)
   B. Grow in Righteousness – (vv.12-17)
      1. Put On – Character Formation – (vv.12-14)
      2. Let – Yielding to God’s Rule – (vv.15-16)
      3. Do – All in the Name of Christ – (v.17)

III. LIVING AS GOD’S PEOPLE – (Application)
   A. Assurance of Salvation
   B. Encouragement for Living
   C. Effectiveness for God