Holiness

Bible School: Holiness

Aim:

To reveal the WORD and enhance the fulfilment of DESTINY in Christ Jesus

Introduction:

In these last days people run after miracles, signs and wonders worshipping the Man of God rather that the God of man. Miracles are few and far between. It seems as if God is far from man and very few can contact him directly. What is that fundamental ingredient that that makes us close to GOD and puts us in the same wavelength as the almighty?

1Pe 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

Memory verse:

1Pe 2:9  But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

2Co 6:17  Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

What is holiness? What is a holy thing? What makes a thing holy or unholy? Why is a characteristic way of life stipulated by God not being preached daily? Is it lack of understanding?

1. What is holiness or being holy or a holy thing?

2. What is unholy, unclean, profane?

3. what are the characteristics of a holiness Mat 15:8-12; 17-19, Gal 5:22-26 Lev 10:10 1 Tim 1:9

4. What are the characteristics of ungodliness. Eze 22:26; Gal 5:16-21 1Tim 3:2-7

5. Why is it mandatory? Ob 1:17; Heb 12:14 Eph 5:5

6. What does being holy involve? Is it s lifestyle or an action? Rom 6:19; 6:22; 2Co 7:1

7. Can I be a Christian and be unholy or unclean? 1Th 4:7

8. Can you achieve holiness? How? 2Co 7:1; Eph 4:24

   1. Recognise where you are and confess your sins.

   2. Use the blood of Jesus for a cleansing

   3. Rededicate your life to Christ and his word

   4. Study his word to know his commandments and obey it.

9. How can I measure my level of Holiness?

10. Are there levels of holiness

11. Can lack of holiness hinder us from God?

12. What is a holy place, object or thing?

13. Why did Jesus associate uncleanness with Demonic possession Lk 11:24

In conclusion:

I know

1. The meaning of Holiness and what it means to live a holy life as a Christian.

Next Week

We will discuss “what is UNCLEAN?

Eze 44:23  And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.