# ἁγιασμός/hagiasmōs This word is an idea. It is a noun. * This word can mean the act of making people holy. It is called sanctification * God dedicates people to himself so that they can serve him. * This word can mean the result of God making a person holy. That is, the person has sanctification. He is sanctified * The Holy Spirit makes a person holy. That is, the Holy Spirit causes a person to be at peace with God and to live in a way that honors God.