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Embracing biblical holiness is essential for all believers, standing in stark contrast to legalism and judgmental attitudes. Living in harmony with God's Word leads to a transformed life marked by obedience, righteousness, and a pursuit of holiness that reflects Christ's character. Trusting in our Heavenly Father fuels our commitment to walking in His ways, responding to sin with repentance and a desire for sanctification.
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Session 9: Living in Holiness
“Unless sin is seen to be sin, grace will never be seen to be grace.” -CH Spurgeon
“Men do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself, but because it contradicts them.” -E. Paul Hovey
“The nature of Christ’s salvation is woefully misrepresented by the present-day evangelist. He announces a savior from hell rather than a savior from sin. And that is why so many are fatally deceived, for there are multitudes that wish to escape the Lake of Fire who have no desire to be delivered from their carnality and worldliness.” -A.W. Pink
Colossians 1:19-23 19For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. 21And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 22in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight—…
Colossians 1:19-23 …23if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.
1 John 2:1-6 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. 3Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him…
1 John 2:1-6 …5But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. 6He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
1 Peter 2:9-10 9But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.
1. Repentance & Brokenness 2. Grace 3. Obedience 4. Holiness
John 3:21 21But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Titus 2:11-15 11For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God…
Titus 2:11-15 …and Savior Jesus Christ, 14who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. 15Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
Romans 6:14–23 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. What then? Shall we sin be- cause we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin,...
Romans 6:14–23 …yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of unclean- ness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness…
Romans 6:14–23 …For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Take Away Questions: • What is biblical holiness, and why is it vital for every believer? How does it differ from legalism and being judgmental?
Take Away Questions: • How will the believer who is walking in their proper identity in Christ respond when they discover sin in their life? How does a relationship of trust in your Heavenly Father inform and encourage your obedience and holiness?