Holiness – of God
Holy defined- specially recognized or declared sacred
- God is the source of holiness
- Separate and distinct- Exodus 15:11; 1Sam 2:2
- God hates sin Ps 5:4; because it separates us from Him. Isaiah 59:2
Therefore..
- He cannot overlook our sin. Habakkuk 1:13; Rom 3:23
- He cannot tempt us to sin James 1:13, 1Cor 10:13
- When we sin, we sin against God Gen 39:9, 2 Sam 12:13
- He imparts righteousness to us through His holiness 2Cor 5:21
- He gives us the potential, power, and provision for us to live holy lives Rom 6:12, Titus 2:11-14
Holiness – for us
Holy – saintly, godly, devout
Positional (what God does for us)- we are holy because God is holy and happens when we are saved. 2Cor 5:21, Heb 10:10-14
Practical – (what the Sprit does within us)
- Holiness is not an option Heb 12:14
- Holiness is required for intimate fellowship with God Psalm 15:1-5
- Holiness is required for our own well being. Heb12:6 Holiness
- Holiness is necessary to serve God 2Tim 2:19-21
Perfected holiness – when we are fully glorified 1John 3:2; Phil 3:20-21
Our Response
Psalm 99:9; Rev 15:4
Bring glory to His name:
- Through worship
- Through a spiritually disciplined life – walk in the Spirit Gal 5:16-18
- Through service
- Through a love of His Word
- Through a strong dislike of sin