This is God’s Will
“Holiness”
1 Peter 1:14-16

God desires Lordship more than giving you advice!

It is God’s will for us to be holy – like Him!

1 Peter 1:14-16

Stages of a Christian’s life
	Thinking of self
	Thinking of God
	Thinking like God

Philippians 2:5

The first song ever recorded in scripture highlights God’s holiness. (Exodus 15)

The last song recorded in scripture highlights God’s holiness. (Revelation 15)

Old Testament holiness was marked by separation.
	Separate land
	Separate diet
	Separate way of worship

Now that the Messiah has come, we are no longer required to be holy to prepare for the Savior; holiness is required to participate with the Savior.

Holiness is attainable through Jesus Christ.
	God’s holiness demands perfection, but Jesus is our perfection.

Holiness is not the way to Christ, but Christ is the way to holiness. (2 Corinthians 5:21)

Holiness sets us apart to make a difference. (1 John 2:15-17)

We are in the world, but not of the world.
Holiness demands us to win people rather than win arguments.
Holiness demands that we sometimes give up our right to be right in order to win people.
Holiness demands that we fight for people rather than with people.