Topical Encyclopedia Holiness is a fundamental attribute of God and a defining characteristic of His people. In the Scriptures, holiness signifies separation from sin and dedication to God. The call to holiness is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, urging believers to live lives that reflect God's purity and righteousness.The saints, or believers, are called to serve God in holiness. This service is not merely an external adherence to religious rituals but an inward transformation that manifests in righteous living. The Apostle Peter exhorts believers in 1 Peter 1:15-16 , "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" This passage underscores the imperative for believers to emulate God's holiness in every aspect of their lives. The Apostle Paul further elaborates on this call in Romans 12:1 , where he writes, "Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship." Here, Paul emphasizes that serving God in holiness involves offering oneself entirely to God, living a life that is set apart for His purposes. Holiness in service to God is also highlighted in the Old Testament. In Leviticus 19:2 , God commands Moses to speak to the entire assembly of Israel, saying, "Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy." This directive was not only for the priests but for all of God's people, indicating that holiness is a communal and individual responsibility. The pursuit of holiness is empowered by the Holy Spirit, who sanctifies believers and enables them to live in accordance with God's will. In Galatians 5:16 , Paul instructs, "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." The Spirit's work in the believer's life is essential for overcoming sin and living a holy life. Moreover, serving God in holiness involves a commitment to moral and ethical integrity. In Ephesians 4:24 , Paul encourages believers to "put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." This new self is characterized by a life that reflects God's character and is distinct from the sinful patterns of the world. The call to holiness is also a call to love and serve others. In 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 , Paul prays, "May the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows, so that He may establish your hearts in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints." Here, love is intricately connected to holiness, as serving others in love is a reflection of a holy life. In summary, the saints are called to serve God in holiness by living lives that are set apart, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and characterized by love, integrity, and obedience to God's commands. This call to holiness is a response to God's own holiness and a reflection of His character in the world. Torrey's Topical Textbook Luke 1:74,75That he would grant to us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, Torrey's Topical Textbook Library His Holy Covenant Departed Saints Fellowservants with those yet on Earth. Tenth Day. Holiness and Separation. God's Inheritance in the Saints The Unity of God Second Day. God's Provision for Holiness. The Necessity of Diligently Seeking the Saints' Rest. The Knowledge that God Is, Combined with the Knowledge that He is ... Wherein the Same Point is Handled. Weak Hands and Feeble Knees Resources What is the Holiness movement / church? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the highway of holiness (Isaiah 35:8)? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about holiness? What does it mean to be holy? | GotQuestions.org Holiness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Holiness is the Result of God's Keeping Holiness is the Result of Subjection to God Holiness is the Result of The Manifestation of God's Grace Holiness is the Result of Union With Christ Holiness: Becoming to the Church Holiness: Behaviour of Aged Women should be As Becomes Holiness: Chastisements are Intended to Produce, in Saints Holiness: Christ: An Example of Holiness: Christ: Desires for his People Holiness: Christ: Effects, in his People Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: Ministers should Avoid Everything Inconsistent With Holiness: Ministers should be Examples of Holiness: Ministers should Exhort To Holiness: Ministers should Possess Holiness: Motives to The Dissolution of all Things Holiness: Motives to The Glory of God Holiness: Motives to The Love of Christ Holiness: Motives to The Mercies of God Holiness: Necessary to God's Worship Holiness: None Shall See God Without Holiness: Promise to Women Who Continue In Holiness: Promised to the Church Holiness: Saints: Have Their Fruit To Holiness: Saints: New Created In Holiness: Saints: Shall be Presented to God In Holiness: Saints: Shall Continue In, for Ever Holiness: Saints: should Continue In Holiness: Saints: should Follow After Holiness: Saints: should Have Their Conversation In Holiness: Saints: should Present Their Bodies to God In Holiness: Saints: should Seek Perfection In Holiness: Saints: should Serve God In Holiness: Saints: should Yield Their Members As Instruments of Holiness: should Lead to Separation from the Wicked Holiness: The Character of Christ, the Standard of Holiness: The Character of God, the Standard of Holiness: The Church is the Beauty of Holiness: The Gospel the Way of Holiness: The Wicked are Without Holiness: The Word of God the Means of Producing The Holiness of God is Incomparable The Holiness of God is Pledged for the Fulfilment of His Judgments The Holiness of God is Pledged for the Fulfilment of His Promises The Holiness of God: Exhibited in His: Character The Holiness of God: Exhibited in His: Kingdom The Holiness of God: Exhibited in His: Name The Holiness of God: Exhibited in His: Words The Holiness of God: Exhibited in His: Works The Holiness of God: Heavenly Hosts Adore The Holiness of God: Requires Holy Service The Holiness of God: Saints are Commanded to Imitate The Holiness of God: Saints should Praise The Holiness of God: should be Magnified The Holiness of God: should Produce Reverential Fear Related Terms Sanctification (13 Occurrences) Notwithstanding (37 Occurrences) |
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