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Every Christian desires to grow in holiness, overcome sin, and become more like Christ. Yet Scripture makes clear that this growth is not produced through human strength alone. Sanctification is the supernatural work of God through the Holy Spirit.
In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains the Holy Spirit’s essential role in the Christian life. The Spirit indwells every believer, convicts us of sin, illuminates God’s Word, empowers obedience, and continually directs our attention to Jesus Christ.
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Romans 8 teaches that believers put sin to death by the Spirit. Galatians 5 calls Christians to walk by the Spirit rather than gratify the desires of the flesh. Spiritual growth is not merely behavior modification. Through the Spirit’s work, God changes our desires and increasingly conforms us to the image of His Son.
In This Episode
- Every Christian is indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
- The Spirit transforms believers from the inside out.
- Believers put sin to death through the Spirit’s power.
- The Spirit uses God’s Word to grow Christians in holiness.
- True sanctification continually directs believers to Christ.
The Christian life is not a self-improvement project. It is a Spirit-empowered journey of transformation in which believers are being shaped more and more into the likeness of Jesus Christ.
Scripture References: Romans 8:13–14; Galatians 5:16–25; John 16:13–14.
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