• Hebrews 12:14
    Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
     
  • 1 Peter 1:13-16
    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."
     
  • 1 John 3:2-3
    Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
     
  • 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.
     
  • Matthew 6:33
    But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
     
  • Romans 12:1
    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.
     
  • Ephesians 1:4
    just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Holiness, Pursuing


Resources

Entrusted with Godly Holiness

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

God has entrusted His holiness to those called now into the body of His Son, honing a major separation from the ways of this dying world, both physically and spiritually. This entrusted holiness and love, as Jesus Christ plainly taught, will be a beacon of unity with the Father and the Son for the entire world to see. This same …


The Holiness Code

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Holiness, as presented in this discussion, centers on the pursuit of a life that mirrors God's character. The essence of holiness is rooted in God's nature, which is ultimate purity and perfection, a quality beyond human imagination. We are called to be holy because He is holy, reflecting His righteous character in our thoughts, …


Holiness of God (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God's holiness is a transcendent purity, a greatness beyond human comprehension, encapsulating the totality of His excellence. He is the source of all splendor and power in the universe, far surpassing anything humanity can create or imagine. His constancy, reliability, and steadfast love stand in stark contrast to the changing, …


Deuteronomy and Holiness

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God has provided the God-plane marriage relationship to teach us how to submit to one another, sacrificing our self-centeredness for the benefit of our spouse.


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.


Holiness (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Holy things are set apart from the rest, consecrated, sanctified, and transcendentally separate. God wants to transform us into that very image.


Original Sin and Holiness

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God gave Adam and Eve a neutral spirit and free moral agency; they chose the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, predisposing their offspring to sin.


The Holy and the Profane

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

God wants His people to be careful with those things He designates as holy and profane because these designations define His nature and His way of life.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Holiness, Pursuing