Alternative names for calcitonin CT; thyrocalcitonin. What is calcitonin? Calcitonin is a hormone that is produced in humans by the parafollicular cells (commonly known as C-cells) of the thyroid gland. Calcitonin is involved in helping to regulate levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood, opposing the action of parathyroid hormone. This means that it acts to reduce calcium levels in the blood.
Definition of sanctification. 1  1 : an act of sanctifying. 2  2a : the state of being sanctifiedb : the state of growing in divine grace as a result of Christian commitment after baptism or conversion.
Justification begins our sanctification. We are both Justified (a one time event) and sanctification begins with our justification, it is a process that conforms us to Christ s likeness (moral likeness). Justification is a legal declaration of a sinner being righteous, it does not make us righteous.Someone who is a Christian for 10 years is no more justified than when the first became a believer. It is through the process of our dying to self and being obedient to the word and the Spirit (Jn.17:19; Rom.e are justified by believing in Christ (in the gospel) but we are still being sanctified we reach the third and last stage-which is glorification, where we become transformed to be permanently sinless and immortal. These are promises that accompany the new covenant that begin and end our walk on earth.