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The holiness of Jesus Christ is seen in his divine nature and work, as he stands apart from and above the created world with divine power, authority and purity. Recognition of the holiness of Jesus Christ leads both to a realisation of sin and unworthiness and to worship and adoration.

The holy character of Jesus Christ

Its divine origin

Luke 1:35 See also John 1:1-2; John 3:31; John 8:23; John 13:3; John 17:14,16

Its divine nature

Colossians 2:9 See also John 1:14; John 10:30,38; John 14:10; Philippians 2:6; Hebrews 1:3

Its divine purity

Hebrews 7:26 See also 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 1:19; Peter 2:22; 1 John 3:3,5

Its divine power

Acts 4:30 See also Acts 10:38

The holy work of Jesus Christ

He is set apart as God's servant

Acts 4:27 See also Mark 10:45 pp Matthew 20:28; John 14:31; Acts 3:26; Philippians 2:7-8; Hebrews 10:7

His life is consecrated to the will and purpose of God

Matthew 26:39 pp Mark 14:35-36 pp Luke 22:42 See also Matthew 26:42; John 12:49-50; John 14:31

He is appointed as the judge of sinners

John 5:22,26-27; Acts 17:31; 2 Corinthians 5:10

He makes God's people holy

Hebrews 13:12 See also John 17:19; Ephesians 5:25-27; Hebrews 2:11; Hebrews 10:10,14; 1 Peter 2:4-5,9-10

Declarations of the holiness of Jesus Christ

By David:

Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:27; Acts 13:35 Mark 1:24 pp Luke 4:34 by demons; Luke 1:35 by the angel Gabriel

By Peter:

John 6:69; Acts 3:14 Revelation 3:7 by Jesus Christ himself

Results of recognising the holiness of Jesus Christ

Awareness of sin and unworthiness

Luke 5:8 See also Matthew 8:8 pp Luke 7:6-7

Fear

Matthew 8:28-34 pp Mark 5:9-17 pp Luke 8:26-37; Revelation 1:17

Adoration and worship

Revelation 5:8-14

See also

1065  God, holiness of
2018  Christ, divinity
2057  Christ, obedience
2063  Christ, perfection
2072  Christ, righteousness
2075  Christ, sinless
2309  Christ as judge
2327  Christ as servant
2351  Christ, miracles
2369  Christ, responses to
6606  access to God
8266  holiness