PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

David Peterson challenges the common assumption that the New Testament views sanctification as primarily a process.

He argues that its emphasis falls upon sanctification as a definitive event, "God's way of taking possession of us in Christ, setting us apart to belong to him and to fulfil his purpose for us." Simply identifying sanctification with growth and holiness, he contends, obscures the emphasis and balance of New Testament teaching and creates unrealistic expectations.

Throughout this study, Peterson builds his case on the careful exegesis of relevant passages, with a keen eye for the pastoral implications of his findings.

Table of Contents

Series Preface

Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

The Biblical Starting-Point

Sanctified in Christ

Sanctified in Word and Spirit

Pursuing Holiness

Living Between the Cross and the Resurrection

Transformation, Renewal and Growth

Appendix A: "The Meaning of Hagiasmos in the New Testament"

Appendix B: "Sanctification and God's Law"

Notes

Index of Scripture References

Index of Modern Authors

Bibliography

"From one point of view, holiness means always starting afresh, acknowledging each day our status and calling as God's holy people and living it out. The sanctified life involves dedicating ourselves again and again as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, knowing that we can only do this because of his grace towards us in the Lord Jesus. In practical everyday terms, sanctification means living in gratitude for what God has already accomplished for us and promised us in Christ.

-Publisher.

Author ‏ : ‎ David Peterson

ISBN ‏ : ‎ 9780851115108

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

David Peterson was a senior research fellow and lecturer in New Testament at Moore Theological College, Sydney, where he still teaches part-time. He served as principal of Oak Hill College, London, from 1996 to 2007. His books include Engaging with God, Possessed by God (both IVP) and Hebrews and Perfection (Cambridge University Press).

PRODUCT DETAILS

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Apollos (January 1, 1995)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages

Author ‏ : ‎ David Peterson

ISBN ‏ : ‎ 9780851115108

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.251 kg

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.5 x 13.80 x 21.60 cm

Category ‏ : ‎ Reference