Knowing God and His Ways

Based on 1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:5.

We are our brother's keeper.

God is holy because it is true and right for God to receive all glory and to protect the glory of his name.

To say God is holy is to say he is the sovereign king who always does what is right and just. In fact, his character and will are the yardstick of righteousness and justice, and he will not compromise that standard for anyone.

Who wants food with a long list of artificial ingredients? Who wants corrupt politicians? Who wants polluted air and water? Pure is good.

To say God is holy is to say he is absolutely pure, meaning he is uncontaminated by any trace of evil.

You may have loved ones who have passed away from COVID or some other disease, even though you prayed much and had strong faith for their recovery. If you are feeling disillusioned and having trouble praying, here are important truths that can restore your full faith.

This is the fourth message from the series, "Seven Aspects of God's Holiness."

When God describes himself as holy, it means he is the one we must treat with ultimate reverence and even with appropriate fear. Of all that exists, he is the one who is not merely sacred, but most sacred.

This is the third message from the series, "Seven Aspects of God's Holiness."

God is holy because he alone is perfectly good. Thus in his holy goodness he is infinitely gracious, loving, righteous, just, benevolent, generous, kind. In his holy goodness, he is the giver of every good thing.

This is the second message from the series, "Seven Aspects of God's Holiness"

God is holy because he is the royal Majesty in heaven. He is high above and transcendent over all creation. He is resplendent in unapproachable light. His beauty is beatific, inspiring unending bliss. 

This is the first message in the series, Seven Aspects of God's Holiness.

God is holy because he is the only God.

The Holy One is different from us as a potter is different from the clay.

Have you ever prayed for something important to you and had little or no faith as you prayed, or after you prayed, because the request was so important to you and you are afraid it won't be answered? And then you work hard to believe that what you prayed will happen?

I have found that recalling eight truths before I begin making my requests paves the way to pray in faith.