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"the Majestic Holiness Of God."
Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 19, 2022 (message contributor)
Summary: The Holiness of God is the essence of his character and being. It is that part that separates him from all other things in the universe because he is not dependent on what is created to sustain him but beloved; all creation depends on him for their existence.
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SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES
(1 Peter 1:13-16) (13) "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;" (14) " As obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance;" (15) " 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."
(Romans 12:1-2) (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." (2) " 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."
(Ephesians 5:26-27) (26) “That He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,” (27) “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.”
(Ephesians 1:3-4) (3) “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,” (4) “According as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,”
(1 Corinthians 3:16-17) (16) “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (17) “If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are."
PREFACE SUMMARY
"The Majestic Holiness of God" is often used to describe the awe-inspiring nature of God in more detail. It emphasizes God's character and attributes' grandeur, purity, and perfection. His holiness is the essence of His nature, and it sets Him apart from all other beings. It speaks of His infinite greatness, absolute purity, and utter perfection. It is the foundation of all His other attributes, such as love, justice, and mercy.
The majestic holiness of God is so profound that it inspires worship and reverence in those who believe in Him. It reminds us of His sovereignty and majesty and calls us to approach Him with humility and gratitude.
The majestic holiness of God evokes a sense of wonder and reverence, reminding us of the divine power and wisdom that governs our world. There is no question that God's majestic holiness inspires us to strive for greatness, and to lead a life that is filled with purpose and meaning.
Dear Reader, I am sharing a profound message about our glorious God and His divine attributes. Our God is the Creator of all things, and everything in existence relies on Him. However, He does not need anything created to sustain Himself. He is eternal, and the laws of physics or the dimension of time do not bind him. He made time as a temporary context for His creation.
Our God is all-knowing, and everything that has happened or will ever happen has already occurred within His awareness. He has the power to speak everything seen and unseen into existence and sustain it with the right hand of His power. His creative energy is beyond our comprehension because when He says galaxies are born, they come into being.
The holiness of our God sets Him apart from everything created. Holiness is a fundamental attribute of God's nature, and it refers to His complete separation from all that is impure and sinful. As a result, God's moral character is the absolute standard of integrity and ethical purity.
As we meditate on God's supreme holiness throughout this message, we cannot help but be overcome with awe. This awe stems from the realization that God is holy and just in all His judgments. This means that God's judgments are always fair and proper, and Any external influences or personal biases do not sway him.
Therefore, we can trust that God's judgments are perfect and righteous, and we should strive to align our lives with His perfect standards of holiness and righteousness. Beloved, we are called to worship God in the beauty of His holiness and stand in reverential fear before Him.
Consider this scenario: Imagine being in a courtroom with a judge known to be unforgiving and harsh. One particular morning, his mother was brought before him. The state had witnesses who caught her in the act of committing a crime. The judge found his mother guilty and sentenced her to pay her debt to society in state prison.
However, after giving his mother such a harsh sentence, the judge removed his robe and stretched his hand out to the bailiff, saying, "There is nothing in the law that would prevent me from serving my mom's sentence." This act of mercy and kindness is a beautiful reflection of the graciousness of our God.