The Pursuit of Holiness
(Chap. 1)
Being a farmer would be very
difficult because we would need to rely on God to provide sunshine and rain.
Being a Real Christian requires us to do the same. That means that there will
be hard times- But God will provide for all of needs in His riches in glory in
Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19).
Heb 12:14- “Pursue holiness
for without holiness no one will see the Lord.”
Meaning: Diligence of effort;
Long-term-lifelong process.
Note: I want to add the
hypothesis that “Righteousness” is a synonym to Holiness.
Ps 11:7- For the Lord is
righteous. He loves righteousness: his countenance beholds the upright. Ps 111:3 righteousness endures forever; Prov 11:19-righteousness leads to life; Rom 9:31 pursue the law of righteousness.
Chap.1- Holiness is For You-
“For sin shall not be your master; because you are not under law, but under
grace.” Rom 6:14
Besetting sins that dog-
anger, fear
Promise good and bad news:
Holiness expected and promised birthright of every Christian.
Holiness- image- goodie 2
shoes, holier than though- Misconception: it’s about prohibitions- sing, dance
chew or go with girls who do, self-righteous, perfection
Holy 600x in bible- Leviticus
on holiness (Command be holy for I am holy)11:44
1Th 4:3-7- God’s will to be
Sanctified- avoid sexual immorality- God called us to purity no impurity.
1Pe 1:14-16- obedient- not
evil desires, but holy
Rev 22:11- Do right, for I am
coming soon
Eph 4:22,24-put off old self-
corrupted, put on new self – attitude created by God to be righteous. Daily
Problem #1- Sin-
self-centered not God centered
God wants us to walk in
obedience (submission)- about God, victory about self.
God will be victorious in us.
Problem #2- misunderstand
living by faith (Gal 2:20- to live is Christ to die is gain. Faith vs. flesh.- personal responsibility to
follow Christ
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