Question & Answer 35

Question & Answer 35

From The Westminster Shorter Catechism with Sinclair Ferguson by Ligonier Ministries

April 20, 2026 · 0 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the concept of sanctification as a work of God's grace in the believer's life.

Question: What is sanctification? Answer: Sanctification is the work of God's free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

People in this episode

Host: Sinclair Ferguson

Topics covered

  • sanctification
  • Reformed theology
  • Christian grace
  • spiritual growth
  • dying to sin
  • living to righteousness

Keywords

  • sanctification
  • grace
  • Reformed theology
  • Christianity
  • spiritual growth
  • sin
  • righteousness

Sponsors

Ligonier Ministries

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Westminster Shorter Catechism

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