Sanctification Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on sanctification bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · John 17:17 (KJV)
What does Jesus pray for His disciples in John 17:17?
Answer: Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth
Study note. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. (John 17:17)
Lesson 2 · 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (KJV)
What is God's will according to 1 Thessalonians 4:3?
Answer: Even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication
Study note. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication. (1 Thessalonians 4:3)
Lesson 3 · Hebrews 10:10 (KJV)
How are believers sanctified according to Hebrews 10:10?
Answer: By the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all
Study note. By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (Hebrews 10:10)
Lesson 4 · 1 Corinthians 1:2 (KJV)
What are Christians called in 1 Corinthians 1:2?
Answer: The church of God which is at Corinth, sanctified in Christ Jesus
Study note. Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints. (1 Corinthians 1:2)
Lesson 5 · Romans 6:19 (KJV)
What does Romans 6:19 say about presenting our members?
Answer: As servants to righteousness unto holiness
Study note. I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. (Romans 6:19)
Lesson 6 · Hebrews 12:14 (KJV)
What does Hebrews 12:14 tell us to follow after?
Answer: Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord
Study note. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14)
Lesson 7 · 2 Corinthians 7:1 (KJV)
According to 2 Corinthians 7:1, what should we cleanse ourselves from?
Answer: All filthiness of the flesh and spirit
Study note. Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (2 Corinthians 7:1)
Lesson 8 · 1 Peter 1:15 (KJV)
What does 1 Peter 1:15-16 call believers to be?
Answer: Holy in all manner of conversation
Study note. But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. (1 Peter 1:15-16)
Lesson 9 · 1 Corinthians 6:11 (KJV)
By what are we saved and sanctified according to 1 Corinthians 6:11?
Answer: In the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God
Study note. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Corinthians 6:11)
Lesson 10 · Ephesians 5:26 (KJV)
What is the purpose of Christ's sacrifice according to Ephesians 5:25-27?
Answer: That He might sanctify and cleanse the church, to present it holy and without blemish
Study note. Christ loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. (Ephesians 5:25-27)
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does sanctification bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?