Playlist: God's Name, Holy (topic)
Holiness of God (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's name is holy, reflecting His inherent holiness. We bear His name as sons of God, baptized into it, and the Third Commandment measures our spiritual cleanliness by the quality of our witness to all that His name implies. We must not take His name in vain, for the Lord will not hold us innocent if we do. In the Lord's …
Holiness (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's name is holy because He Himself is holy, a truth that undergirds the third commandment's prohibition against taking the name of the Lord in vain. This holiness demands that His name be kept clean, held in awe, reverence, and regard for all that it implies, rather than being trampled through profanity, carelessness, or …
To Do Your Will, O God!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's holiness lies at the core of His being. Scripture calls Him holy more often than anything else, so His holy name is the label most often affixed to Him, far more than His loving, mighty, or eternal name. Holiness is the attribute invariably mentioned in any vision men have of Him. In Isaiah's vision of the Lord high and …
The Third Commandment: Idolatry
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the the Third Commandment, God's name describes His character, attributes, and nature. If we bear God's name, we must reflect His image and His character.