Holiness: Its expression in scripture
God’s name is holy (Matthew 6:9; Luke 1:49)Before scribes would write the name of God, they would change clothes, purify themselves, and use a different quill and different ink.Using the name of God correctly shows respect and humility. It shows the right mindset.There are many different names for God in scripture which emphasize different aspects of His character.Godhead (John 17:11; Mark 1:24; Acts 5:3)Holiness: Its emphasis
Holiness is the attribute that defines His other attributes:God’s love is holyGod’s mercy is holyGod’s judgment is holyGod’s justice is holyGod’s goodness and severity is holyGod’s patience is holyGod’s … is holyIt’s the bedrock of God’s glory.Holiness: Its implication
Leads to conviction of guiltIsaiah 6:5 – Isaiah’s recognition of Holiness, I am not worthyLuke 5:8 – Peter falls to his knees – why?II Corinthians 7:8-11 – Godly sorrowProduces careful obedienceLeviticus 10 – Nadab and Abihu … didn’t approach God properly
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