Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8271 holiness, purpose of

8271 holiness, purpose of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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God in his holiness desires a holy people amongst whom he can dwell, and who can effectively worship, witness to and serve him as they prepare for a future with God and to be like God.

The goal of holiness is to be like God

Leviticus 19:2; Matthew 5:48 See also Romans 8:29; Hebrews 12:10; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 1 John 3:2-3

God dwells with holy people

God dwelt with the people of Israel

Deuteronomy 23:14 See also Exodus 29:42-46; Numbers 5:1-3; 1 Kings 9:3; Ezekiel 37:26-28; Zechariah 2:10-12

God dwells with Christians

Ephesians 2:19-22 See also 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Holiness is required for acceptable worship

Hebrews 10:19-22 See also Leviticus 22:17-22; 2 Chronicles 29:15-31; Isaiah 56:6-7; Matthew 15:7-9 pp Mark 7:6; Isaiah 29:13; Romans 12:1

Holiness is needed for effective witness

1 Peter 2:9-12 See also Ezekiel 20:41; Ezekiel 36:20; Ezekiel 39:7; 1 Peter 3:1-2

Holiness is needed for godly service

Hebrews 9:13-14 See also Exodus 28:41; Leviticus 21:6-8; 2 Chronicles 35:3; Zephaniah 3:9; Luke 1:74-75; 2 Timothy 2:20-21; Titus 2:14

Holiness leads to a future hope

Holy people will see God

Hebrews 12:14 See also Matthew 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 2 Thessalonians 1:10

Holy people will receive eternal life

Romans 6:22 See also 2 Peter 3:11

Holy people will inherit the kingdom

Colossians 1:12 See also Daniel 7:18,22,27; Ephesians 1:18; Revelation 20:6

Holy people will judge the world

1 Corinthians 6:2

Believers' ultimate destiny is to share God's holiness for ever

Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelation 21:2-3