Sanctified Singles

Let us consider these two words...

SANCTIFIED ~ To make free from sin; to cleanse from moral corruption and pollution; to purify. The verb "to sanctify" as used in the Old Testament comes from the Hebrew qadash , and means to make, pronounce, or observe as clean, either ceremonially or morally (see Strong's Hebrew-English lexicon). The New Testament word comes from the Greek word hagios, and means (1) to consecrate; (2) to make holy or to purify; and (3) to venerate. Our English word "to sanctify" is a derivative of the Latin words sanctus, meaning holy, and ficare, meaning to make. Its simplest definition therefore, is to make holy. A concise definition of the English word is as follows: " To make sacred or holy; set apart to a holy or religious use; to hallow. "

The deeper consecration in the sanctified life, the purity of heart and the endowment with power belonging to that experience, are the seal and preservation of a Christian experience, the crown and glory of redemption.

Sanctification not only frees us from the innate depravity of the race, but also endowsus with divine power. Jesus said to his disciples, "But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you." Who of us has not, while in the justified experience, felt the need of this endowment with power? It is only by the power of the Holy Spirit that we can truly succeed in our struggle against sin and in our service to God. Loss of Eden and of the divine image robbed man of moral power and enslaved him to sin. Salvation releases man from bondage, restores the divine image, and endows him with power from on high. This power of the Holy Spirit not only imparts the power to live holy, but inspires us in preaching the gospel of deliverance to others. "Unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven " (1 Pet. 1: 12) .

Sanctification is not infallibility. There is much difference between an error in judgment and an error in moral conduct. Sanctification is a purification of the moral nature and an infilling of the Holy Spirit, not an impartation of infallible judgment. I t is true that the presence of the Holy Spirit and the absence of native depravity enlighten the intellect and may assist us in the exercise of good judgment, especially in matters relative to moral conduct and the service of God, but the operations of the Holy Spirit do not so overpower our human intelligence as to result in infallibility.

SINGLE ~ (1) Existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual. (2) Not married or related to the unmarried state, "unmarried men and women".

1Thes 4:3-4 "It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable," We need to be fully accountable for, and in, controlling our own lusts and passions.

1 Cor 6:15-16 "Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, "The two will become one flesh." But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit. "

Single And Santified ~ Existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual, separated, set apart, made holy, dedicated to God in singleness. Yet, in our singleness whether from choice, biblical divorce or widower we take our consecrated self and unite it with Christ in Sanctification thus becoming ONE with Him. One in the body with others to serve and multiply the purpose of our Lord and His kingdom. Let our walk as sanctified christian singles be pure and selfless as we yield to what each of us is called forth to do. Let us join together in learning, growing, witnessing, praying, compassion and agape love while we joyfully await what our Redeemer leads us to. Whether singleness or future marriage, Lord helps us to be content with the here and NOW.

	What Does Being Sanctified And Single Mean?
	Let us consider these two words... SANCTIFIED ~ To make free from sin; to cleanse from moral corruption and pollution; to purify. The verb "to sanctify" as used in the Old Testament comes from the Hebrew qadash , and means to make, pronounce, or observe as clean, either ceremonially or morally (see Strong's Hebrew-English lexicon). The New Testament word comes from the Greek word hagios, and means (1) to consecrate; (2) to make holy or to purify; and (3) to venerate. Our English word "to sanctify" is a derivative of the Latin words sanctus, meaning holy, and ficare, meaning to make. Its simplest definition therefore, is to make holy. A concise definition of the English word is as follows: " To make sacred or holy; set apart to a holy or religious use; to hallow. " The deeper consecration in the sanctified life, the purity of heart and the endowment with power belonging to that experience, are the seal and preservation of a Christian experience, the crown and glory of redemption. Sanctification not only frees us from the innate depravity of the race, but also endowsus with divine power. Jesus said to his disciples, "But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you." Who of us has not, while in the justified experience, felt the need of this endowment with power? It is only by the power of the Holy Spirit that we can truly succeed in our struggle against sin and in our service to God. Loss of Eden and of the divine image robbed man of moral power and enslaved him to sin. Salvation releases man from bondage, restores the divine image, and endows him with power from on high. This power of the Holy Spirit not only imparts the power to live holy, but inspires us in preaching the gospel of deliverance to others. "Unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven " (1 Pet. 1: 12) . Sanctification is not infallibility. There is much difference between an error in judgment and an error in moral conduct. Sanctification is a purification of the moral nature and an infilling of the Holy Spirit, not an impartation of infallible judgment. I t is true that the presence of the Holy Spirit and the absence of native depravity enlighten the intellect and may assist us in the exercise of good judgment, especially in matters relative to moral conduct and the service of God, but the operations of the Holy Spirit do not so overpower our human intelligence as to result in infallibility. SINGLE ~ (1) Existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual. (2) Not married or related to the unmarried state, "unmarried men and women". 1Thes 4:3-4 "It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable," We need to be fully accountable for, and in, controlling our own lusts and passions. 1 Cor 6:15-16 "Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, "The two will become one flesh." But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit. " Single And Santified ~ Existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual, separated, set apart, made holy, dedicated to God in singleness. Yet, in our singleness whether from choice, biblical divorce or widower we take our consecrated self and unite it with Christ in Sanctification thus becoming ONE with Him. One in the body with others to serve and multiply the purpose of our Lord and His kingdom. Let our walk as sanctified christian singles be pure and selfless as we yield to what each of us is called forth to do. Let us join together in learning, growing, witnessing, praying, compassion and agape love while we joyfully await what our Redeemer leads us to. Whether singleness or future marriage, Lord helps us to be content with the here and NOW.