Holiness, Part 3

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 holy
  • God’s mercy is holy
  • God’s judgment is holy
  • God’s justice is holy
  • God’s goodness and severity is holy
  • God’s patience is holy
  • God’s … is holy
• It’s the bedrock of God’s glory.

Holiness: Its implication

• Leads to conviction of guilt
  • Isaiah 6:5 – Isaiah’s recognition of Holiness, I am not worthy
  • Luke 5:8 – Peter falls to his knees – why?
  • II Corinthians 7:8-11 – Godly sorrow
• Produces careful obedience
  • Leviticus 10 – Nadab and Abihu … didn’t approach God properly