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Title: Sanctification

Author: J. W. Byers

Release Date: September 23, 2008 [EBook #26691]

Language: English

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SANCTIFICATION

Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with
his own blood, suffered without the gate. Heb. 13:12.

By J. W. BYERS
Printed in 1902 by GOSPEL TRUMPET COMPANY

CONTENTS

What Is Sanctification? 5

The Apostolic Experience 11

Consecration and Dedication 19

The Holy Spirit of Promise 25

Our Inheritance 32

Sanctified by Faith 39

The Subtraction Process 45

Christian Perfection 51

Holiness 58

The Vine and The Branches 64

Some Helpful Thoughts on Consecration 69

Questions and Answers 76

Personal Experience 90

What is Sanctification?

Scripturally, the word =sanctification= has three meanings: First,
separation; second, dedication; third, spirit-filling. Webster's
definition of it is as follows: "1. Sanctification is the act of God's
grace by which the affections of man are purified, or alienated from sin
and the world, and exalted to a supreme love of God; also, the state of
being thus purified or sanctified. 2. The act of consecrating, or
setting apart for a sacred purpose." "=Sanctifier.= One who sanctifies or
makes holy; specifically, the Holy Ghost." "=Sanctify.= 1. To set apart to
a holy or religious use. 2. To make holy or