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FUNDAMENTALS OF HOLINESSLesson 1 – Called to HolinessList some of the reasons for this study: .What are some of the questions we will be answering: .Sanctification can be described as: . Sanctification – saved from sin . Sanctification - yielding to become more like Jesus2Corinthians 7:1 states:“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us . ”Give the references to support the following statement.To see GOD (eternally saved in heaven) we must:Be born again - .Pursue holiness - .Holiness is an . extra!It must exist in .aspect of our lives – 1Peter .What kind of calling have we been given in the pursuit of holiness? List and refs: The call to holiness is a call – it means . .!Hebrews 12:14 states:“Follow (pursue) . .”
FUNDAMENTALS OF HOLINESSLesson 2 – Describing Holiness P1Thus far we have learned that:God is holy in the .sense.We are called by this God, with a holy ., to live a holy . which reflects His Holy .!Salvation continues from the initial ., into area of our lives, till the end.According to 2Cor 7:1, We are called and directed to holiness in the . of God.OT meaning of holy or holiness is: Name some of the things that could be deemed holy unto the Lord: NT meaning of holiness includes: .What is the NT emphasis when it speaks of holiness? . Holiness for us means to God’s character. Having the of Christ!(1Cor. 2:16; Phil. 2:5)Main concept defining holiness, is the process of from & . toGod intends His people to be and He distinguishes clearly between .& . and .& God’s people were to be unique and .to the Lord in aspect of life!The law . great things to come (Heb. 10:1) NT abolished law but retains . law and holiness (Colossians 2:16-17)NT teaches from sin & the . & . to Godand His will! (Rom. 12:1-2; 2Cor. 6:17-18; Eph. 4:22-24)Holiness true .Christianity! It is the .of JesusChrist, the desire and practice of being .!“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh andspirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”2 Corinthians 7:1
FUNDAMENTALS OF HOLINESSLesson 3 – Describing Holiness P2Whenever we think ‘Holiness’, we should think .!What is an apt question we should ask ourselves as believers seeking to be holy before God? .?List below the description of holiness as should be seen in a holy person:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Holiness both the .and person!Not only in thoughts and spiritual stewardship, but also in .appearance, actions, .and physical stewardship, we must reflect the .and holiness of God!List below four important things about holiness:1. .2. .3. .4.
FUNDAMENTALS OF HOLINESSLesson 4 – Concepts and Principles P1In this part of the study series on holiness we will focus on the concepts and principles which surround and structureholiness. Like a well-designed home, the finished product of our understanding and belief will be a reflection of howcarefully we have followed and studied the Master’s Plan.Holiness is the . to . SalvationSalvation is conditional, the “once saved saved” teaching is Give references to show the biblical teaching of conditional salvation: .Hebrews 12:14 states: .This is as much a . as that given regarding the new birth in John 3:3,5We may speak of it as two keys. The new birth is the key which .salvationHoliness is the key which . Salvation.HOLINESS IS NOT ., but a .part of it!HOLINESS is the .of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s and is necessary to keep and growing!The .for holiness in the life of the believer is described in .List some of the verses in this chapter which highlight the necessity of the Christian soldier to live the spiritual life: When God saved us and filled us with His Holy Spirit, He .us, & . . us to enter .life!
FUNDAMENTALS OF HOLINESSLesson 5 – Concepts and Principles P2Holiness, our reasonable serviceHoliness is a part of Christian living and not an .extra, or the burden that only a few must carry. Holiness should not be seen as an .imposition, a difficult task or a . requirement, but rather a cheerfuland logical .of our love unto God, in .life.Write out Romans 12:1,2 “ ”This is advice given by .to those who know Him and .to serve Him!Members of the of God.God’s people are the recipients of God’s . mercy (plural). They are called,justified, . and adopted into God’s family.Our body in this context is not just the outer shell but all of our , heart, mind and soul! (Matt 6:22)God now wants . sacrifices, the living is a living unto the Lord!Holy is the first .of the kind of service we are to bring and present to God1Thess 4:7 says: “ . .”There is a huge often between what we may is correctand what God . is right.“reasonable” means: . .“service” denotes: .List some reasons why the service God asks of us is ‘reasonable’: Once we understand what our reasonable service to God is, we should . to do it!What should we do if we have difficulty coming to grips with the holiness of God and our reasonable service to Him? .
FUNDAMENTALS OF HOLINESSLesson 6 – Concepts and Principles P3Right Motivation for HolinessIt is possible to do the thing for the wrong . The pursuit of holiness is an importantand essential privilege and duty of all born-again believers. Our . for this quest however,must also be and . with God’s Word. In serving God, not only our service but also our for serving Him are to be . and purified.1Thessalonians 4:7 states: “ .List some wrong motivations for pursuing holiness: Genuine .in God is a correct motivation in seeking holiness. List some reasons why faith is important inthis process: Devoted for God is another correct motivation. List some reasons why true love is important. Constant . in the Holy Spirit is a third correct motivation. List some relevant reasons why. Galatians 5:16 tells us: .
FUNDAMENTALS OF HOLINESSLesson 7 – Concepts and Principles P4Personal Effort in HolinessHoliness does not come .without any on our part. Unlesswe willing open our lives to the workings and . of the Holy Spirit, and implement thespiritual principles He convicts of and places upon us, we cannot be the holiness God wants for
FUNDAMENTALS OF HOLINESS Lesson 4 – Concepts and Principles P1 In this part of the study series on holiness we will focus on the concepts and principles which surround and structure
