About this course

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In this course, Dr. Joel Muddamalle explores the sanctification process of becoming more like Jesus and being conformed to His image. He delves into the concept of cheap grace and the cost of grace, emphasizing the need to live out the freedom and grace given to us. He covers various topics, including the original goal of humanity, the image of God, holiness in the Old and New Testaments, the distinction between justification and sanctification, and the means and works of sanctification. He emphasizes the sanctification journey as a transformative process that aligns our lives with the heart of Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, and unto the glory of the Father. He wraps up the course by highlighting the significance of sanctification in our lives, as it enables us to reach our destination and embrace the whole and holy humanity that God intended for us to be.
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Course objectives

After completing this course, you'll be able to explain the:

  • Importance of sanctification, what it means, and what it looks like in the life of Christians.

  • Distinction and the connection points between justification and sanctification.

  • Significance of purification and holiness in the Old Testament and how the New Testament builds on these concepts.

  • “Image of God” as it relates to humanity within the context of the doctrine of sanctification.

Course outline

    1. About this course

    2. What you'll learn

    3. What you need

    4. Instructor

    1. Pre-work 01

    2. Session 01

    3. Quiz 01

    4. Discussion 01

    1. Pre-work 02

    2. Session 02

    3. Quiz 02

    4. Discussion 02

    1. Pre-work 03

    2. Session 03

    3. Quiz 03

    4. Discussion 03

    1. Pre-work 04

    2. Session 04

    3. Quiz 04

    4. Discussion 04

    1. Pre-work 05

    2. Session 05

    3. Quiz 05

    4. Discussion 05

The Doctrine of Sanctification

  • Free
  • 4 hours of video content
  • 10 Modules

Additional course details:

  • Difficulty level: 4

    The learning difficulty for this course is 4 out of 5. It is recommended for advanced students and above.

  • Unlimited access

    You receive unlimited access to the course once you enroll.

  • Certificate of completion

    You automatically receive a certificate of completion once you finish the course.

Instructor

Dr. Joel Muddamalle

Dr. Joel Muddamalle serves as the Director of Theology and Research for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Lysa TerKeurst. He is part of the preaching team at Transformation Church with Pastor Derwin Gray. Joel earned a PhD in Theology under Dr. Patrick Schreiner (New Testament) and Dr. Michael Heiser (Old Testament) with an emphasis on Paul's household language in Ephesians as it relates to the Old Testament. His first book, The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility will release in early 2024.

Certificate program

Earn credit towards the Certificate of Biblical Doctrine when you complete this course.

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What our student are saying

5 star rating

The Doctrine of Sanctification

Greg Niles

Dr Muddamalle was excellent in the way he presented this material. I appreciate his thoroughness in the development and execution in making it palatable and real. Dr Heiser would be proud!

Dr Muddamalle was excellent in the way he presented this material. I appreciate his thoroughness in the development and execution in making it palatable and real. Dr Heiser would be proud!

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doctrine of sanctification

Daniel Bobie-Ansah Mainoo

good teaching. very helpful in understanding what the new testament and the old testament teaches about holiness and sanctification

good teaching. very helpful in understanding what the new testament and the old testament teaches about holiness and sanctification

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