• 1 Peter 1:13-22
    Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy." And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,
     
  • Hebrews 12:14
    Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
     
  • 2 Corinthians 7:1
    Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
     
  • Romans 12:1-2
    I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
     
  • 1 John 3:3
    And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
     
  • Deuteronomy 7:6
    "For you are a holy people to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth.
     
  • Ephesians 5:26-27
    that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Holiness


Resources

Entrusted with Godly Holiness

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

In Leviticus 19, the scriptures are part of the Holiness Chapters, which emphasize the eternal responsibilities and goals of God's principles of liberty for the Spirit-led Body of Christ. These scriptures, originally for the physical church of God in the wilderness, are intended for those currently called by God, to whom He has …


Holy as He is Holy

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Becoming holy is a process that spans an entire lifetime, which includes embracing God's holy days and tithes. Becoming holy takes continuous practice


Holy Ground

Sermon by Ted E. Bowling

Even though the term "holiness" appears 900 times in scripture, God's people struggle to understand it. The first time it appears in scripture is God's appearance at the burning bush (Exodus 3) when the ground became holy because of God's presence, just as when the Commander of God's Army met Joshua. The principle of …


The Holiness Code

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The term 'holiness code' is applied to a section of Scripture, specifically Leviticus 17 through 26, which concentrates on sanctification or holiness. The word holiness appears frequently in these chapters, indicating that the main subject of these chapters is holiness. Holiness is God's essential nature, characterized by …


Sanctification and Holiness (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Holiness is a state of cleanliness, purity, blamelessness, and sacredness. It is closely associated with sanctification, which involves being set apart for God's purposes. God demands that those He has called to be His dwelling place must be holy as He is holy. This holiness extends to our conduct and sacrifices, requiring a …


Holiness of God (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Holiness means transcendent purity. It indicates God's beyondness, His otherness, His aboveness. God is holy, and the word holy sums up everything we can know and say about Him, indicating the totality of His excellence. God's holiness is so great that it is beyond our comprehension. Our senses only transmit a vague likeness of …


Holiness of God (Part 3)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

As bearers of God's name, we must aspire to holiness. Perfecting holiness is the process by which we are transformed from the glory of man to the glory of God.


Sanctification and Holiness (Part 5)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God gives conditions for acceptable sacrifices and offerings, differentiating the holy and authentic from the defiled, unclean and strange.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Holiness