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HOLINESS OF GOD PRESENTED BY JOY JOSEPH MUNDUKOTTACKAL KONKANI CHRISTIAN (BRETHREN)ASSEMBLY

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HOLINESS OF GOD

PRESENTED BY

JOY JOSEPH MUNDUKOTTACKAL

KONKANI CHRISTIAN (BRETHREN)ASSEMBLY

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Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness?

Exodus 15:11

Behold, God is great, and we know him not. Job 36:26

Lo, how little a portion is heard of him? But the thunder of his power who can understand?

Job 26:14

(Let us begin with the humble heart, though none ever have studied or can learn Him fully)

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10

I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me:

Isaiah 45:5

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:Deuteronomy 6:4

( “No one has ever grown spiritually, above than his knowledge of the holiness of God” )

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The Lord commanded when appeared

To Moses from the burning bush– Exodus 3:5 Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.

To Joshua near Jericho– Joshua 5:15 Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy.

When Lord descended upon Mt. Sinai (Exodus 19:18, Heb.12: 21)

– Exodus 19:21 Go down, charge the people, lest they break through unto the LORD to gaze, and many of them perish.

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The topic briefly covers • The Lord our God is Holy (Ps.99: 9)• His name is Holy and reverent (Ps.111: 10)• His throne is Holy (Ps.47: 8)• His habitation is holy (Ps.48: 1)• All his people need to be Holy (Rev.18: 4)• All that serves him must be Holy (Is.52: 11)• All his works are Holy (Ps.145: 17)• All his words are holy (Ps.19: 8; Jer.23: 9)• All his desire for us is holy (1.The 4: 3)

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The Lord has revealed himself

• I am the almighty God (Gen.17: 1)• I am that I am (Ex.3: 14; Isaiah 45: 22)• I am the Lord your God am holy (Lev.19: 2)• I am the LORD: that is my name: (Isaiah 42: 8)• I am the LORD; beside me no saviour. (Isaiah 43: 11)• I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: (Jeremiah 32: 27)• I am a great king, saith the Lord of host (Malachi.1: 14)• I am the LORD, I change not. (Malachi.3: 6)

(Is. 40: 25 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal?)

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And more revealed in the Scriptures

– The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy (Num.14: 18)– The LORD thy God is a consuming fire, jealous God. (Deut.4: 24)– The Lord… for he is an holy God; he is jealous God (Josh.24: 19)– The LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, (Deut.7: 9)– The everlasting God the Lord (Isaiah 40: 28)– The righteous God (Ps.7: 9) God is love (1.John.4: 9; 16)– The LORD is the true God, he is the living God (Jeremiah 10:10)– The Lord of all the earth and heavens (Zech.6: 5; Deut.10: 14)

(Ex. 15: 11 Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods?)

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The knowledge of the Holy is understanding

• Lord our God is Holy (Ps.99: 9)• His name is Holy and reverent (Ps.111: 10)• His throne is Holy (Ps.47: 8)• His habitation is holy (Ps.48: 1)• All his people need to be Holy (Rev.18: 4)• All that serves him must be Holy (Isa.52: 11)• All his works are Holy (Ps.145: 17)• All his words are holy (Ps.19: 8; Jer.23: 9)• All his desire for us is holy (1.The 4: 3)

(Applying wisdom is the knowledge; all do such have understanding)

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The Lord our God is holy (Ps.99: 9)

• Isaiah 6:3 One cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: (Seraphim)

• Revelation 4: 8 They rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, (Cherubim)

• 1 Peter 1:16 Be ye holy; for I am holy. (Lev.19: 2; 11: 45; 20: 26)

• Revelation 15:4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy:

• Psalms 22:3 Thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

(Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises? Exodus 15:11)

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Holy, Holy, Holy ! Lord God AlmightyEarly in the morning our song shall rise to thee!

Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty!God in three persons blessed Trinity!

Holy, Holy, Holy! Though the darkness hide Thee,Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see:

Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,Perfect in power, in love and purity.

(God revealed in the Bible is triune God- Trinity- 1.John.5: 7 KJV)

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Who our God is? (1.Timothy 6:15-16)

• The blessed and only Potentate, (Rev.4: 8)• The King of kings, and Lord of lords; (Deut.10: 17; Rev.19: 16)• Dwells in the light which no man can approach; (Rev.4: 5)• Whom no man hath seen, nor can see: (Deut.4: 12; Ex.33: 20)• To whom be honour and power everlasting. (Rev.4: 11)• The LORD is the true God, he is the living God (Jeremiah 10:10) • The Ancient of days (Dan.7: 9- 10; 1.Tim.1: 17)• He that dwelleth between the cherubim (Ps.80: 1; Is.37: 16)

(Ps. 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul:.. bless his holy name. )

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Who our God is? (James 1.17; 1.Tim.1: 17)• The Lord who created all things. (Rev.4: 11; Jer.10: 11)

• The Father of lights (James.1 : 17)

• With whom is no variableness, (Mal.3: 6)

• Neither shadow of turning. (Is.48: 12; Num.23: 19)

• Cannot be tempted with evil (James.1: 13; Deut.6: 16)

• Art of purer eyes than to behold evil, (Habakkuk 1:13)

• The high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity.. (Is.57:15)

• Who is incessantly adored in heaven (Isaiah 6: 3; Rev.4: 8)

(For I am the Lord; I change not. Isaiah.45: 6; Heb.13: 8)

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Our God is (John 3: 16: Lev.10:9; 15: 31; Num.4: 15; Eze.33: 11)

• 1 John 1: 5 God is light, in him is no darkness at all.

• 1 John 4: 8 God is love. (for love is of God 1.Jn.4: 7)

• Rom.3: 4 Let God be true, every man a liar (1.Sam.15: 29)

• 1.John.3: 3 He is pure (good and upright is the Lord Ps.25: 8)

• Mark 10:18 There is none good but one, that is, God.

• 1.John 1: 9 He is faithful and just (Deut.32: 5)

• Ps.91: 1 The most high (God) Gen.14: 23; Neh.9: 5-6

(Idol is nothing; there is none other God but one.1 Cor.8: 4)

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His name is Holy and reverend (Ps.111: 10)

• Isaiah 57:15 One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy;• Ps. 30:4 Give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. (Ps.97:12)• Ps. 99: 3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.• Ps.148:13 Praise the name of the LORD: his name alone is excellent.

– Can trust in his holy name (Ps. 33: 21; Ps.146: 3)– Glory ye in his holy name (Ps.105: 3; 1.Cor.3: 21)– Bless his holy name for ever and ever (Ps.105: 21)

(How man could take, “Reverend,” “Most reverend,” “His holiness” etc,.?)

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His throne is Holy (Ps.47: 8)

• Psalms 11: 4 The LORD'S throne is in heaven: (Ps.103:19)

• Psalms 47: 8 God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.

• Psalms 89:14 Justice and judgment are the habitation

• Psalms 9: 4 Thou satest in the throne judging right.

• Psalms 93: 2 Thy throne is established of old: (Dan.7: 9)

• Psalms 45: 6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever.

• Isaiah 6:1 Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up.

What a great comfort; that our God is on his holy throne!

(True and righteous are his judgments: Revelation 19: 2)

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His habitation is holy (Ps.48: 1) His habitation - The Heavens (Ps.115: 16)

• Habakkuk 2:20 The LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.

• Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place

• Psalms 93:5 Holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.

• Job 15:15 The heavens are not clean in his sight.

• 1 Kings 8:27 But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold…

(Who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? Ps 89: 6)

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His habitation is holy (Ex.25: 8)

The Tabernacle or the Temple of God (Ex.25: 8; 1.Ch.29: 1)

• Exodus 25: 8 Make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.• Exodus 26:33 Divide unto you between the holy and the most holy.• Exodus 26:34 Mercy seat upon the ark in the most holy place.• Exodus 40: 9 And all the vessels thererof; and it shall be holy• Deut. 23:18 Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price..• Num.16: 40 No stranger, not of the seed of Aaron come near to ..• Lev.20: 3 I will set face against man who defile my sanctuary

(Deut 4: 24 For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire-Heb 12:29)

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His habitation is holy (Deut.26: 19)

His people (chosen thee to be a peculiar people-Deut.26: 19)

• Deut.14: 2 The LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people.• Deut.4: 7 Who hath God so nigh unto them when call• Deut. 4: 8 Hath statutes and judgments so righteous• Deut.18: 9 Not learn to do after the abominations of nations.• Deut.13:17 Cleave nought of the cursed thing to thine hand:•

• Deut. 30: 6 The LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart.• Deut 28: 47 Serve the LORD thy God with joyfulness.

(Deut. 7: 6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God)

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His habitation is holy (Deut.23: 14)

The camp (defile not their camp; In the midst I dwell)• Deut.23: 14 Therefore shall thy camp be holy• Deut 23:10 If ..then shall he go abroad out of the camp.• Deut 23:12 Shall have a place also without the camp, thou shalt..• Deut. 23:13 And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon..• Num 5: 2 Put out of the camp every leper, whosoever is defiled..• Lev 13:46 He is unclean; without the camp shall his habitation be.• Deut 23:9 When…. then keep thee from every wicked thing.

(Deut 23:14 The LORD thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp)

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His habitation is holy (Deut.23: 14) (A land which the LORD thy God careth for)

The land you live (wherein I dwell-Num.35:34)

• Num 35:34 Defile not the land which ye shall inhabit, • Deut 21:23 The LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.• Deut.16:22 Neither shalt thou set thee up any image;• Deut 19:10 That innocent blood be not shed in thy land.• Deut. 29:18 Lest whose heart turneth from the LORD.• Deut. 29: 18 Lest there should a root that beareth gall;• Deut 7:26 Shall not bring an abomination into thine house

(Deut.11:12 The eyes of the LORD thy God are always upon it)

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His habitation is holy (Num.8: 21)

All who serve within the sanctuary (Lev.21: 6)

• Leviticus 8:30 Sanctified Aaron, and his garments, and his sons, • Exodus 29:21 He shall be hallowed, and his garments, and his sons,..• Exodus 29:37 whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy.• Exodus 39:30 The plate of the holy crown ..” HOLINESS TO THE

LORD”.• Exodus 29:43 The tabernacle shall be sanctified by my glory.• Num 4:15 But they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die.

(I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God. Ex.29:45)

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His habitation is holy (1.John 4:13, 15)

Believers- Now he lives in us (1.Cor 6: 18; Jn.17: 16)

• 1 Cor 6:19 Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost.• 1 Cor 3:17 The temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.• Eph 2:19 Ye are fellow citizens with the saints.• 1 Pet 2:9 But ye … an holy nation, a peculiar people;• Heb 3: 1 Holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling.• Eph 2:21 In whom … groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

(It is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Peter 1:16)

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The Lord demanded holiness in the life of his people Say unto them, “I am the LORD your God.” (Lev.18: 3)

Shall ye not do: After the doings of the land of Egypt, wherein ye dwelt After the doings of the land of Canaan, whither I bring

In all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you (v.25) (Deut 18:14 For thee, LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do)

Lord commanded Aaron to instruct them (Lev 10:10) (Put difference between holy and unholy, between unclean and clean)

• In their habits (A diet to follow) Lev. 11: 1- 47 (v. 45) • In their social life and community life (Lev. 12: 1- 15: 33) v. 31

• In their spiritual life (Atonement) Lev. 16: 1- 17: 16 (v. 16)

• In their moral life (Lev. 18: 1- 20: 27) Lev. 19: 2

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The Lord demanded holiness in the life of his people In their habits (A diet for them) Lev. 11: 1- 47 (v. 45) (Now under Grace can we eat all ? 1.Tim.4: 4; 1.Cor.8: 8)

Spiritually what it means for us now? (Not acceptable)• Which ye shall eat among all the beasts. (Lev.11: 2- 8) Doeth not righteousness; and love not his brother- (I John3: 10) 

• All that is from the waters; not having… (Lev.11: 9- 12) Any man loves not the Lord Jesus Christ; anathema (1.Cor.16:20)

• Among the Fowls not to eat (Lev.11: 13-23) The friendship of the world is enmity with God (Ja.4: 4)

• Creeping things. (Lev.11: 29-30; 41-43) Who not sets affections on the things above (Col.3: 2)

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The Lord demanded holiness in the life of his people

In their social life and community life (Lev. 12: 1- 15: 33) v. 31

Rules for purification from uncleanness

• Uncleanness due to child bearing (Lev. 12: 1-8)•

• Uncleanness due to leprosy (Lev. 13:1- 14: 32)• Uncleanness –plague of leprosy in a house (Lev. 14: 33- 57)

• Uncleanness common for a man (Lev. 15: 1- 19)• Uncleanness common for woman (Lev. 15:19- 30)

(Leviticus 15:31 Thus shall ye separate the children of Israel from their uncleanness; that they die not in their uncleanness.)

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The Lord demanded holiness in the life of his people In their spiritual life (Atonement) Lev. 16: 1- 17: 16 (v. 16)

The day of Atonement• Leviticus 16:29 This shall be a statute for ever unto you: • In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, • Ye shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all.• Lev 23:29 Soul it be that shall not be afflicted shall be cut off

The rules for atonement (Lev.16: 1- 28) The priests who… shall make atonement (Lev. 16:32)

• Shall make atonement for the sanctuary (Lev.16:33)• Shall make atonement for the tabernacle (Lev.16: 33)• Shall make atonement for the Priests (Lev. 16: 33)• Shall make atonement for the congregation (Lev.16: 33)• The Sanctity of blood (Lev. 17:11-17; Deut.12:23, Heb.9: 22)

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The Lord demanded holiness in the life of his people

In their moral life (Lev. 18: 1- 20: 27) Lev. 19: 2

• Whom you can marry and not (Lev. 18: 6- 23) (Levi 18:29 Souls that commit them shall be cut off from their

people.)

• Turn ye not to idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: (Lev.19:4) (Lev 19:8 that soul shall be cut off from among his people.)

• Your relationship in the society (Lev.19: 9-37; Deut.7: 26)

• Uncleanness of immorality (Lev.20:10- 21) (Lev.20: 24 I am the LORD; separated you from other people.)

(Ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy- Lev. 20: 28)

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The Lord demanded holiness in the life of his people

In the marriage relationship or emotional life

• Leviticus 18: 4 Keep mine ordinances, to walk therein: • Lev 18: 6 None of you shall approach .. to uncover their nakedness: (Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: Hebrews 13:4) • Leviticus 18:21 Shalt not let any of thy seed to Molech (Lev.20: 2-5) (Molech / Milkom- 1 Ki.11: 7; 2 Ki.23: 10; Acts.7: 43) (Be ye not unequally yoked together..Deut.7: 3; 2 Cor. 6:14)

• Leviticus 18: 24 Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things.• Lev 18:27 All these abominations have the men of the land done

(Holy seed not to mingle with the people of the lands? Ezra 9: 2)

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The Lord demanded holiness in the life of his people

• Lev 19:3 Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father. (Eph.6: 1-6; Mat.15:3-5)• Lev 19: 4 Turn not unto idols, nor make molten gods: (1.John.5: 21; Mat.6: 24)• Lev 19:10 And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard (2.Cor.9: 9; Acts.11: 29)• Lev 19: 12 Neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: (Eph.4: 17; Eph.2: 2-3)• Lev 19:14 Thou shalt not curse….. but shalt fear thy God: (Mat.18: 10; 11; Titus 3: 3)• Lev 19:16 Neither shalt stand against the blood of thy neighbor: (Rom.12: 18- 21; James 4: 11)

Confirmed with; “I am the LORD your God.” (Lev.18: 3)

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The Lord demanded holiness in the life of his people• Lev 19:18 Nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people. (Eph.4: 26; Col.3: 12-13)• Lev 19:24 All the fruit thereof shall be holy to praise the LORD. (2.Cor.8:12-13; 2.Cor.9: 7)• Lev 19:26 Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood:…. (Acts.15: 28; Heb.9: 22)• Lev 19:30 Keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: (Heb.10: 24; John 2. 16)• Lev 19:31 Neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: (Eph.4: 17; Eph.2: 2-3)• Lev 19:33 A stranger sojourn in your land, ye shall not vex him (Heb.12: 28; 1.Pet.2: 11)

“I am the LORD your God.”

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The Lord demanded holiness in the life of his people

• Lev 19:35 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment. (Mat. 7: 1-2; James 2: 1)

• Lev 20:7 Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy. (1.Pet.3: 15; 2.Cor.7: 1)• Lev 20: 24 I am the LORD your God, which have separated you. (Jn.17: 17; 19; Jn.15:19)• Lev 25: 17 Shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God. (Mk.12: 30; Mat.10: 28)• Num 35:34 Defile not therefore the land which ye shall inhabit. (Mat.6: 33; Heb.12: 28)• Deut 23:18 Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the… (Phil.3: 2; James 4: 8)

“I am the LORD your God.”

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All that serves him must be Holy (Lev.21: 1-9)

To the priests the sons of Aaron (Lev.21: 6: Ex.19: 22)

• Lev 21:1 None be defiled for the dead among his people:• Lev 21:4 Shall not defile himself, being a chief man• • Lev 21:6 They do offer: therefore they shall be holy.• Lev 21:7 Shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane;• Lev 21:9 Daughter of any priest must not profane herself.• Lev 21:21 He hath a blemish; shall not come nigh to offer.• Lev 21: 8 Thou shalt sanctify him

(For I the LORD, which sanctify you, am holy. Lev.21: 8)

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All that serves him must be Holy (Lev 21:10-15)

Aaron / The high priest (v.12)(Upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and consecrated)

• Lev.21:10 Shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;• Lev 21:11 Neither shall he go in to any dead body• Lev 21:12 Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary, nor profane • Lev 21:14 He shall take a virgin of his own people to wife.• Lev 21:15 Neither shall he profane his seed among his people:• Lev 16: 2 Come not at all times to the holy place; he die not:• Lev 16:13 The incense may cover mercy seat, that he die not:

(For I the LORD do sanctify him. Lev.21: 15; Num.16: 11)

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All that serves him must be Holy (Isaiah 52:11)

• Isaiah 52:11 Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; • Go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the

LORD.

• Revelation 18:4 Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins.• 2 Corinthians 6:16 I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

• 2 Corinthians 6:18 Will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

(Wherefore come out from among them, be ye separate, saith the Lord)

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The different meanings the word Holy used “Sanctify” is synonym of Holy or holiness means “set

apart”• Separation (Setting apart) hagiasmos Not unto uncleanness, but unto holiness (1.The.4: 7) This is the will of God; your sanctification (1.The.4: 3)• To separate (to set apart) hagiazo And he that is …let him be holy still (Rev.22: 1) To them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus (1.Cor.1:)

• Separate (Set apart, holy) hagios As the elect of God, holy and beloved (Col. 3: 12) Now concerning the collection for the saints (1.Cor.16: 1)• To separate-keep-(set apart- a day) qadesh Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy (Ex.20: 8) God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it (Gen.2: 3)

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The different meaning the word Holy used

• A place separate (a set apart place) – miqdash O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places. (Ps.68:

35) Let them make me a sanctuary (Ex.25: 8)• Separate (set apart object) hagion Groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: (Eph.2: 21) A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true (Heb.8: 2)• Separate a day (Set apart a day of feast) –Chagag Went with a multitude that kept holy day (Ps.42: 4) Sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly: (Joel.2: 15)• Separation (object set apart) qodesh Thou shall make holy garments for Aaron (Ex.28: 2) All the vessels of the sanctuary (Num.4: 15)

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The different meaning the word Holy used

Separated- “set apart” or “to set apart”

• John 10:36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified• John 17:19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, • John 17:19 That they also might be sanctified through the truth.• Isaiah 8:13 Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be..• 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:

(None of the references have no greater meaning than “Set apart”)

Holy Brethren (Heb.3: 1) Sanctified in Christ –called as saints (1.Cor.1:2) (Believers were living in Jerusalem or Corinth when epistles were send)

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All his works are holy (Ps.33: 4; Ps.107: 43)

• Psalms 111:7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment;• Psalms 104:24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works!• Psalms 139:14 Marvellous are thy works; my soul knoweth• Psalms 111:2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out• Psalms 86:8 Neither are there any works like unto thy works.

• Psalms 118:17 I shall declare the works of the LORD.• Psalms 145:10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD;

(The LORD shall rejoice in his works. Psalms.104: 31; Is.53:11)

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All his works are Holy (Jn.17: 4; Mk.7:37; Rom.3: 25)

Atonement work of Christ• John 17:19 I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified.

• Heb 13: 12 That he might sanctify the people with his own blood.

• John 19:30 He said, It is finished:..and gave up the ghost.

• Heb 10: 14 By one offering he hath perfected for ever.. sanctified.

• Heb 10:10 We are sanctified through the offering ..of Jesus Christ

• John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

• John 17:4 I have glorified thee on the earth;.. finished the work

• Heb 10:18 Where remission; there is no more offering for sin.

(In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins)

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All his word is holy (Jere.23: 9)

(Is. 34:16 Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, my mouth..)

• Psalms 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect.• Psalms 19:8 The statutes of the LORD are right,• Psalms 19:7 The testimony of the LORD is sure.• Psalms 19:8 The commandment of the LORD is pure• Psalms 19:9 The judgments of the LORD are true• Psalms 119:89 O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.• Is 55:11 Shall not return to me void, but shall accomplish..

(God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice- Ps.60: 6)

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All his will for us is holy (1.The 4: 3)

• 1 The 4: 3 This is the will of God, even your sanctification.

• 1 Peter 1:15 As he which hath called you is holy

• 1 The 4: 7 Hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

• 1 Peter 1:15 Be ye holy in all manner of conversation

• Hebrews 12:14 Without which no man shall see the Lord:

• 2 Peter 3:11 Ought to be in all holy conversation and godliness

• Eph 5: 8 Now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

(Rom 6:22 Ye have your fruit unto holiness, the end everlasting life.)

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All his will for us is holy (1.The 4: 3)• 1 The 4: 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification. Sanctification means “to set apart” for a purpose or a person.

• It is God who sanctifies us (1.The.5: 23) Heb 2:11 Both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one.

The four different states of sanctification• The Pre- sanctification (Election and predestination)• The Positional sanctification (From the penalty of sin)• The Practical sanctification (From the power of sin)• The Perfect sanctification (From the presence of sin)

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The Pre- sanctification

(The state one comes before to faith- Separated for His purpose)

• Example Jeremiah 1:5 Before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Galatians 1:15 Who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,

• Ephesians 1:4 That we should be holy and without blame before him

• It is the plan of Grace 1 Timothy 1:13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

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The Positional sanctification (Sanctification of the spirit)

(Sanctified by God the Father, preserved in Jesus Christ. Jude1: 1)

• 1 Cor 1:30 Ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made .. Sanctification.

• 2 The2:13 Chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit

• 1 Pet 1:2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit.

• 1 Cor 1:2 Which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ

• 1 Pet 2:9 But ye are a royal priesthood, an holy nation.

• Heb.3: 1 Holy Brethren (Not someone dead in the past; but living)

(All who are in Christ are saints – “sanctified”- Heb.10: 10)

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The Practical sanctification (Sanctification of the soul)

(Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2.Cor.7: 1)

• Heb. 12: 10 That we might be partakers of his holiness.• 1 Peter 3:15 Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:• Heb. 12: 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness.• 2 Peter 3:11 Ought to be in all holy conversation and godliness• 1 Peter 1:15 So be ye holy in all manner of conversation;• 1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

(.. and he is holy, let him be holy still. - Rev.22: 11)

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The Perfect sanctification (Sanctification of the body) (Only at his coming again we will attain it)

• Heb. 9: 28 Shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. (To separate us the presence of sin)

• 1 John 3:2 We shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

• Rom 8: 21 Shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

• 1 The 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly;

(Your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless)

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Our God, He is holy Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Peter 1:16

• 1 John 1: 5 God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. (If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, have fellowship-1Jn1:7)

• 1 John 4: 8 God is love. (for love is of God 1.Jn.4: 7) (Whosoever doeth not love his brother is not of God- 1.Jn3: 10)

• Rom.3: 4 Let God be true, every man a liar (1.Sam.15: 29) (No greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 3 Jn.1: 4)

• 1.John.3: 3 He is pure (good and upright is the Lord Ps.25: 8) (Hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.1.Jn.3: 3)

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Our God, He is holy

Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Peter 1:16

• Mark 10:18 There is none good but one, that is, God (He that doeth good is of God: 3.Jn.1: 11)

• 1.John 1: 9 He is faithful and just (Deut.32: 5) (If we...He is faithful and just to forgive us-1. Jn1: 10)

• Hebrews 12:14 Without which no man shall see the Lord: (They shall see his face; his name shall be in their foreheads)

• Rev 21:3 God himself shall be with them, and be their God. (His servants shall serve him: Rev.22: 3)

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Our God, He is holy• Ezekiel 36:23 The Lord says: I will sanctify my great name

• Lev 10:3 I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me.(Is.8: 13)• Deut 32:51 Ye trespassed because ye sanctified me not (Num.20:12)• Ex 14:17 I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host

• Leviticus 22:32 Neither shall ye profane my holy name.

• Ez 36:23 I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned • Ez 43:8 they have even defiled my holy name by their abominations

(Ez 36:23 Heathen shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.)

(Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.Mat.6: 9)

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Our God, He is holy Serve the LORD with (holy) fear. Psalms.2: 11; Ps.34: 9

• Job 28: 28 Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; • Ps 111: 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:• Pro. 15: 33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom

• Ps 19: 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever:• Pro 16: 6 By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

• Pro 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life.• Pro 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life.• Pro 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days:

• Revelation 14:7 Fear God, and give glory to him;

(To depart from evil is understanding. Job.28: 28)

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Concluding message (2.Cor.7: 1)

Dearly beloved,

Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit,• 2 Peter 2:20 Escape the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.• 1 Peter 2:11 Abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

Perfecting holiness in the fear of God.• 2 Cor 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate,

saith the Lord, And touch not the unclean thing

I will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

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Holy, Holy, Holy ! Though the darkness hide theeThough the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see:

Only Thou art holy, there is none beside thee,Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

Holy, Holy, Holy ! Lord God Almighty !All thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky, and sea;

Holy, Holy, Holy ! Merciful and mighty;God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity !

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