What is Holiness?
As someone who is curious about Christian concepts or even as a new believer in Christ, sometimes it’s hard to get a straight and simple answer to a question. There are reasons for this (God and His ways are very complex), but it can be hard to know where to start and it can be overwhelming to have to read and research all kinds of things just to get a simple answer. The goal of this series of posts is to provide simple, concise answers and definitions to common questions about Christianity. These posts won’t be long or complicated, they won’t delve into all of the layers and angles that could be addressed in regards to each question; that’s not the intention. The intention is to give a clear and concise answer so that someone who is curious or new to the faith can have a starting point to work from. Think of it as Christianity 101, the very basics you need to know about foundational concepts in Christianity. We hope this will allow you to read the Bible or listen to Christian preaching and have a better understanding of what is being said. You are always welcome to email us with any specific questions you have: info@theywaysgf.com.
What is Holiness?
There are two main aspects to holiness. First, holiness is everything that God is. He is the only thing that is holy. Some synonyms are perfect, pure, good.
Another aspect of holiness is disctinctiveness or set apartness. God is distinct or set apart from the world He created. Because He is holy, He can make others holy also. For example, the people God saves because they trust in Jesus’ death to pay for their sins, are now considered holy. It doesn’t mean that they are sinless (Link to What is Sin? article), because they aren’t. But they are holy in that God has set them apart, made them different now because of Jesus. They are now a distinct people, separate from the other sinners, made holy by Jesus’ death on their behalf.
Another aspect of holiness is disctinctiveness or set apartness. God is distinct or set apart from the world He created. Because He is holy, He can make others holy also. For example, the people God saves because they trust in Jesus’ death to pay for their sins, are now considered holy. It doesn’t mean that they are sinless (Link to What is Sin? article), because they aren’t. But they are holy in that God has set them apart, made them different now because of Jesus. They are now a distinct people, separate from the other sinners, made holy by Jesus’ death on their behalf.
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