Introduction: Do you know what the word “sanctified” means? Basically, it has to do with setting apart. In other words, God wants to set His people apart from the world. There should be a difference! Can others tell that you are different in your walk and talk?

1. Fully Sanctified Includes Our Body Being Set Apart! (1 Thess. 5:23) – “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

By the way, the word “sanctified” is ἁγιάζω (hag-ee-ad’-zo), which means to sanctify or to make holy. It can also mean to consecrate. But basically, it has to do with being set apart.

2. Fully Sanctified Includes Our Soul—Mind, Will, and Emotions! (1 Thess. 5:23) – “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

When Christ comes into the life of a believer, He changes it from the inside out! Starting in the mind, will, and even emotions, “the hidden life in Christ” is seen. It is an extraordinary life, which is impossible to live outside of the power of the Holy Spirit.

3. Fully Sanctified in Our Final State Will Take Place When Jesus Christ Comes Again! (1 Thess. 5:23) – “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Finally, the process will be finished. When Jesus comes for His children in the rapture, we will take on a brand-new body. That is, it will be a glorified body, not limited or restricted like this earthly body.

Conclusion: Can you say you are being “Fully Sanctified”? Do you look forward to the day when you will be finally and fully sanctified?