Holiness Requirement

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Holiness is a fundamental requirement in the life of a believer, deeply rooted in the character of God and His call for His people. In 1 Peter 1:16, we are reminded, 'Be holy, for I am holy,' which underscores the divine expectation for us to reflect God's purity and righteousness. This call to holiness is not merely about moral behavior but encompasses a transformation of the heart and mind, as Paul writes in Romans 12:1-2, urging believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. Furthermore, Hebrews 12:14 instructs us to 'Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord,' emphasizing that holiness is essential for our relationship with God and our ultimate hope of eternal life. As we explore the concept of holiness, we also consider the implications of our future life in heaven, as discussed in sermons like 'The Future Life - Facts About Heaven.' Here, we are reminded that our preparation for eternity involves a commitment to live in accordance with God's standards, reflecting His glory in our lives today. Ultimately, the pursuit of holiness is a response to God's grace, as expressed in Ephesians 2:8-10, where we are created for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

The Future Life - Facts About Heaven

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W.B. Dunkum preaches about the concept of Heaven as a state of being, emphasizing that to be right with God is to experience a heavenly state within oneself, characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. He contrasts the things that will not be in heaven, such as sin, sorrow, and

1 Peter 1:16

“for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.””

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Romans 12:1

“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.”

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Hebrews 12:14

“Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.”

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Ephesians 2:8

“For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,”

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1 Peter 2:5

“you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”

Romans 6:13

“Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.”

Romans 3:22

“And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.”

Hebrews 13:15

“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

Romans 6:19

“I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness.”