For the idea of Sanctification as ’making holy’ it is helpful to review the rituals commanded by God’s Law in the Old Testament. The former sacrifices and cleansing, necessary even to enter the temple, we recognise has been fulfilled for us by Christ. Yet it is by faithfully attending the church service and receiving God’s Word and Sacraments that we are incorporated into. This renews us, delivers us from our status as sinners and compels us to lead a Christian life in faith and filled with gratitude for our justification by grace.
