Be Holy For I Am Holy

Be Holy For I Am Holy

Introduction:

Holiness is expected behavior for the Christian. We are called to be holy. But what does this mean? How important is this to us? Holiness is both a state of existence & a commitment to action. It is seen by the absence of evil behavior. It is also & equally seen in our godly actions. We cannot demonstrate holiness by doing nothing. Human holiness is demonstrated by resisting evil & serving God. It important to understand that we can become holy only through God’s power. We’ve been set apart from sin so that we can live exclusively for God! We surrender self to: God’s use & God’s purposes. Titus 2:11-14

I. What does holiness involve?

A. Accepting God’s _______________ on His terms – obey gospel

B. Setting our mind/heart/body apart from ____________________-.

C. Focusing on the daily pursuit of _____________.

D. Changing our thoughts; choices; & ___________________

II. God’s holiness is different from the Christians.

A. Holiness = part of God’s divine nature.

1. God did not ______________ holy – God ____ holy!

B. A Christian is holy because he is ________________.

1. Eph. 1:7-8a. Divine forgiveness ____________ human sin!

2. We are holy because we exist in God’s forgiveness.

III. We have been called to make a commitment to holiness.

A. 1 Pet. 1:13 – it involves mental action. It is a ___________ decision.

1. they were to maintain soberness in their commitment.

B. 1:13- they were to _________ their hope on God’s grace.

1. KEY: our motivation needs to be from an awareness of God’s goodness.

C. 1:14 – this hope motivated them to be __________ _______________.

D. 1:15-16 – they were to ________________ the one who called them.

1. Isa. 6:1-5 – what happened when people of old were in the presence of God’s holiness?

IV. We must live our lives in the fear of profound _____________________.

A. We must live in profound reverence of God.

B. 1:17 – the fact that we call Him Father will not blind Him to our __________________!

C. 1:18-19 – our ransom paid w/precious blood of _________________!

D. 1:20-21 God has raised Jesus from dead & _________________ Him.

V. No one is holy by accident.

A. It not ________________ for anyone to be holy. Not easy either.

B. a holy life is the result of commitment & effort – not the product of an accident!

C. it is a call to ________! Holy existence is not pain free or struggle free!

Conclusion:

A. How real is Christianity to us?

B. This commitment to holiness is #1 of the Christian’s list of priorities. Where is it on yours? Make the commitment to holiness!



Be Holy For I Am Holy Introduction: Holiness is expected behavior for the Christian. We are called to be holy. But what does this mean? How important is this to us? Holiness is both a state of existence & a commitment to action. It is seen by the absence of evil behavior. It is also & equally seen in our godly actions. We cannot demonstrate holiness by doing nothing. Human holiness is demonstrated by resisting evil & serving God. It important to understand that we can become holy only through God’s power. We’ve been set apart from sin so that we can live exclusively for God! We surrender self to: God’s use & God’s purposes. Titus 2:11-14 I. What does holiness involve? A. Accepting God’s _______________ on His terms – obey gospel B. Setting our mind/heart/body apart from ____________________-. C. Focusing on the daily pursuit of _____________. D. Changing our thoughts; choices; & ___________________ II. God’s holiness is different from the Christians. A. Holiness = part of God’s divine nature. 1. God did not ______________ holy – God ____ holy! B. A Christian is holy because he is ________________. 1. Eph. 1:7-8a. Divine forgiveness ____________ human sin! 2. We are holy because we exist in God’s forgiveness. III. We have been called to make a commitment to holiness. A. 1 Pet. 1:13 – it involves mental action. It is a ___________ decision. 1. they were to maintain soberness in their commitment. B. 1:13- they were to _________ their hope on God’s grace. 1. KEY: our motivation needs to be from an awareness of God’s goodness. C. 1:14 – this hope motivated them to be __________ _______________. D. 1:15-16 – they were to ________________ the one who called them. 1. Isa. 6:1-5 – what happened when people of old were in the presence of God’s holiness? IV. We must live our lives in the fear of profound _____________________. A. We must live in profound reverence of God. B. 1:17 – the fact that we call Him Father will not blind Him to our __________________! C. 1:18-19 – our ransom paid w/precious blood of _________________! D. 1:20-21 God has raised Jesus from dead & _________________ Him. V. No one is holy by accident. A. It not ________________ for anyone to be holy. Not easy either. B. a holy life is the result of commitment & effort – not the product of an accident! C. it is a call to ________! Holy existence is not pain free or struggle free! Conclusion: A. How real is Christianity to us? B. This commitment to holiness is #1 of the Christian’s list of priorities. Where is it on yours? Make the commitment to holiness!