A Holy Heart: What is Holiness?

HOLINESS IS NOT

· Legalism – defined by a list of do’s and don’ts.

You don’t generate holiness through mandates.

· Antinomianism – believing that the gospel of grace alleviates the necessity of obedience to God’s moral law.

You don’t become Holy, you choose to be Holy.

HOLINESS IS

Every Christian’s calling.

Holiness is not a optional aspect of Christianity, it is a requirement.

Ephesians 1:4 NLT

1 Peter 1:14-15 NLT

1 Peter 2:9 ESV

1 John 2:6 NLT

James 4:4 ESV

1 Corinthians 2:12 ESV

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV

Holiness starts in the heart with a righteous purpose that seeks to express itself in a righteous performance.

The passions of your heart will determine the level of holiness that you are willing to accept.

Big Idea

LifeGroup Questions

Because information without application is useless.

1. What has been you experience with the doctrine of holiness? How has that shaped your view of this?

2. Do you believe that every Christian is called to holiness?

3. Why is holiness a heart condition?

4. What are you going to change in your life after hearing this message?