Q&A: 1 Corinthians 7:14 — "sanctified" is a dictionary term, not a theological one; no automatic salvation for unbelieving spouse

1 Corinthians 7:14: "The unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife." Mike argues the word "sanctified" (hagiazō) here is used in its basic dictionary sense — to have a cleansing, preserving, positive effect — not in its technical theological sense of the Holy Spirit's progressive work after conversion. The believing spouse has a preserving spiritual influence on the marriage and children. If the couple separates, children lose that influence. This does not mean the unbeliever is automatically saved. Key hermeneutical principle: do not import theological definitions of words into contexts where they are used in a more ordinary sense.