Saved & Called to a Holy Life by God’s Grace – 2 Timothy 1:9
God saved us, and called us to live a holy life. And it is by his grace and purpose. The call to holiness is a privilege he gives us.
Holiness
Called to Live Holy Lives – 1 Thessalonians 4:7
God has called us to live holy lives, committed to him. And this is especially true concerning sexual immorality. Be distinct from our culture.
Thyatira: The Tolerant Church – Revelation 2:18-29
Being a church that tolerates immorality within the body is a recipe for disaster. Do not give the culture a foothold within the body.
Standing on Holy Ground – Exodus 3:5
What do you do when you come into God’s presence? God told Moses to remove his shoes because he was standing on holy ground.
The Mystery of Christ in Us, the Hope of Glory
Paul describes the mystery of Christ as being Christ in us. We are the temple he lives in. And that magnifies the call for personal holiness.
1 Peter: Be Holy In All You Do (1:13-16)
Peter’s challenge to us, as obedient children of God, is set our hope on the grace to be given us, and to be holy in all we do.
Perfecting Holiness – 2 Corinthians 7:1
I have the promise that God is my Father and I am his child. Because of that, Paul urges me to actively work toward holiness out of reverence for God. I should remove from my life anything that dishonors God, perfecting holiness.
Honor God With Your Body – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Would I act any different in my daily life if Jesus were with me in person? As a believer, the Holy Spirit is in me wherever I go and whatever I say. If I would not do something with Jesus, I should not do it with his Spirit. Honor God with your body.
Cutting Off Your Hand or Foot – Matthew 18:8
I don’t believe Jesus is literally calling for us to cut off our hands. Instead, seek to remove anything from your life that leads you to sin.
The Mouth Reflects the Heart – Matthew 15:18
The words from my mouth and my actions merely reflect what is in my heart. If I want to be clean outside, I will need to be holy inside.