Dictionary of Bible Themes: 1065 God, holiness of

1065 God, holiness of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The moral excellence of God that unifies his attributes and is expressed through his actions, setting him apart from all others. Believers are called to be holy as God is holy.

God's nature is holy

He is perfect

Deuteronomy 32:4; Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 4:8 See also 2 Samuel 22:31; Job 6:10; Psalm 18:30; Psalm 22:3; Psalm 71:22; Psalm 78:41; Isaiah 41:14; Isaiah 43:15; Habakkuk 1:13; John 17:11; Revelation 6:10

He is uniquely holy

1 Samuel 2:2 See also Exodus 15:11; Psalm 77:13; Isaiah 40:25; Revelation 15:4

God's name is holy

Ezekiel 36:21-23 See also Leviticus 22:32; 1 Chronicles 16:35; 1 C 16; Psalm 33:21; Psalm 97:12; Isaiah 57:15; Ezekiel 39:25; Luke 1:49

God's dwelling-place is holy

Isaiah 57:15 David's palace was regarded as holy because of the presence of the ark See also 2 Chronicles 8:11; 2 C 27; Psalm 2:6; Psalm 3:4; Psalm 5:7; Psalm 11:4; Psalm 15:1; Psalm 20:6; Psalm 47:8; Psalm 48:1; Psalm 65:4; Isaiah 63:15; Joel 3:17; Ob 16-17; Jonah 2:4; Micah 1:2; Habakkuk 2:20; Zechariah 2:13; Acts 21:28 The Jews accused Paul of defiling the temple area by bringing in Gentiles; Ephesians 2:21-22 the church as the dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit; Hebrews 10:19-22; Revelation 22:19

God's holiness is revealed in his righteous activity

Isaiah 5:16 See also Judges 5:11; 1 Samuel 12:7; Psalm 77:13; Psalm 145:17; Daniel 9:14,16; Zephaniah 3:5

God's holiness affects worship

It is celebrated in worship

Coming before a holy God requires preparation

Special requirements and tasks are given to worship leaders

Leviticus 21:7-8 the priests; Leviticus 21:10-15 the high priest

Aaron and his family:

Exodus 28:1-43; Leviticus 21:16-23 2 Chronicles 29:5 the Levites

God's holiness is to be seen in his people

God's people are to be holy because he is holy

Leviticus 19:2; 2 Timothy 1:9 See also Exodus 19:6; Exodus 22:31; Leviticus 11:44; Matthew 5:48; Romans 12:1; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 2 Corinthians 11:2 the church is to be pure as the bride of Jesus Christ; Ephesians 1:4; Ephesians 5:3; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 1:22; Colossians 3:12; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; Thessalonians 4:3-7; Titus 1:8 a qualification for an elder; Hebrews 2:11; Hebrews 3:1; Hebrews 12:10; 1 Peter 1:15-16

Becoming holy involves striving after God

2 Peter 3:14 See also 2 Corinthians 7:1; Corinthians 13:11; Ephesians 4:22-24; 1 Timothy 5:22; Hebrews 12:14; James 1:20-21; 2 Peter 3:11-12

The holiness of believers originates from God

Exodus 31:13 See also Leviticus 22:9; Deuteronomy 28:9; Psalm 4:3; 1 John 3:1-3

Jesus Christ purifies Christian believers

God's holiness makes sin objectionable to him

Habakkuk 1:13 See also Joshua 24:19-20; Jeremiah 50:29

God's holiness necessitates dependence upon him for forgiveness

Psalm 51:1-17 See also Daniel 9:4-19; 1 John 1:9