Daily sanctification is an essential aspect of the Christian faith, emphasizing the believer's continuous growth in holiness and conformity to the image of Christ. As Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 3:18, believers are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, which underscores the dynamic nature of sanctification as a process rather than a one-time event. This process is rooted in the believer's identification with Christ, as expressed in Romans 6:8-11, where Paul declares that if we have died with Christ, we will also live with Him, highlighting the necessity of daily reckoning ourselves dead to sin and alive to God. Furthermore, in Philippians 2:12-13, Paul exhorts believers to work out their salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in them to will and to act according to His good purpose. Daily sanctification involves not only the believer's effort but also the divine enablement of the Holy Spirit, as seen in Galatians 5:16, which encourages believers to walk by the Spirit to avoid gratifying the desires of the flesh. Ultimately, this journey of sanctification is a testament to God’s faithfulness, as affirmed in 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, where Paul prays for the sanctification of believers, assuring them that He who calls them is faithful and will surely accomplish it.
John Calvin preaches about the hidden life of the faithful in this world, drawing parallels to trees in winter that appear dry and lifeless but show strength in spring. He emphasizes the need for believers to die daily to worldly desires and decay outwardly, embracing sickness, poverty, and shame as