For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23, ESV). The Bible teaches personal sin. The Greek word for sin means “missing the mark,” and placed in a scriptural context, “sin” is missing God’s holiness. We find the Bible’s description of holiness listed as the fruit of the Spirit in …
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires (Romans 13:14, NASB1995). Yes, you can literally think yourself out of lust, temptation, anger, and discouragement. Negative thoughts wire your brain for negativity while scriptural thoughts wire or rewire your brain for holiness. The more that you allow godless …
You shall be holy, for I am holy (1 Peter 1:16 NASB95). Holiness is the sum total of God. During a description of heaven in Revelation 4:9, the angels never stop singing… Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come. The Bible never describes …
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:14-16 ESV Let’s define holiness as becoming what God created you to be. Sin is missing what God …