Progressive Sanctification as Proof of Positional Sanctification| Pastor Jonathan Sargent

Sanctification is not a moment we claim—it is a work God continues. In this message, we walk through the biblical doctrine of Progressive Sanctification, showing how genuine salvation produces ongoing transformation by the Spirit of the Lord.

Using 2 Corinthians 3:18 as our foundation, we see that believers are being changed “from glory to glory”—not instantly perfected, but continually transformed as we behold Christ. Paul’s testimony in Philippians 3 reminds us that even mature believers must keep pressing forward, growing into Christlikeness.

This teaching explains:
• The three stages of sanctification:
Positional, Progressive, and Final
• Why positional sanctification must be proven by progressive sanctification
• The danger of a false sense of security in Christianity
• Why believers must not be passive in holiness
• The historic Pentecostal belief in instantaneous and progressive sanctification
• How Scripture reveals ongoing change as evidence of genuine faith

We also examine 7 biblical proofs of Progressive Sanctification, including:
• Growing discomfort with sin and worldliness
• God cleaning up our conduct, desires, and appearance
• Growth in faith, hunger for God’s Word, and humility
• A changed response to correction
• Christlike love toward others
• The visible fruit of a transformed life

If we are truly saved, we are being changed. Progressive sanctification does not make us feel sinless—it makes us more sensitive to sin and more hungry for holiness.

“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.” — 2 Corinthians 13:5

📖 Scriptures used include:
2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 3:10–15, Hebrews 10:10–14, Romans 6 & 8, 2 Peter 3:18, Titus 1:16, 1 John 2, Matthew 7, and many more.

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