What is the meaning of sanctification in Christian teaching?

• A. The ongoing process of becoming holy and more like Christ through grace and the Spirit.
• B. A one-time event of salvation through faith.
• C. A ceremonial act in church.
• D. A doctrine about the afterlife.

Answer: (A)

Sanctification is the ongoing process by which a person who trusts in Christ is made holy, growing to be more like Jesus. It happens through God’s grace and the Holy Spirit working in a believer, shaping thoughts, desires, and actions toward love, righteousness, and obedience. It isn’t a one-time event of salvation—that's called justification—and it isn’t a ceremonial act or about the afterlife. Instead, it’s a lifelong transformation in this life, often aided by practices like prayer, studying Scripture, and living in community with other believers.