OUTLINE:

How are we sanctified?

Sanctification
Never, EVER speculate about how God sanctifies His own. The definition for, and the mechanics behind, sanctification aren’t “felt” into place or arrived at through philosophical debate. They are given in ONE place:  the Word of God. (2Ti 3:13-17)

Sanctification – Results vs. Causes
We must learn to differentiate between results described in the Bible and their causes. For example, a result is peace, where the cause is righteousness (ala “the peaceful fruit of righteousness” - Heb 12:11).

Gratitude that Leads to Devotion
God doesn’t just want you to be grateful, He wants to remind you, by grace, exactly WHY you have so much to be grateful for, starting with the fact that we are saved/sanctified DAILY! (1Th 5:16-22)

Within thankfulness is humility.

Sanctification
Sanctification is our salvation alive and active. Our salvation shines out of darkness, showing us the way from our previous lives; for there is real momentum that we must contend with, even after we are born-again. (cp Job 29:2-3; Col 1:13; Jn 1:4-5; 2co 4:5-7)

Stay the Course!
America is racked with prosperity that most of its citizens cannot handle in terms of bringing glory to God (this includes immature believers). The temptation for believers is to become envious of others’ prosperity, even if they are evil. (cp Ps 73)

Regarding Ro 12:19-21
"In so doing" includes living out life by faith, in His love, which even includes feeding your enemies. This allows God to act on your behalf, as He deems necessary. Vengeance belongs to Him alone, and He has our backs when we "truly obey His voice", Ex 23:22.