Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16
Main Idea: God is holy, holy, holy!
- Holiness is not optional for Christians.
- Holiness is rooted in the holiness of God.
- Holiness is a lifestyle. that displays the infinite worth of God's holiness.
- Holiness is the purpose and goal of God's work in the new birth.
- A new calling (vs 13) set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- A new hope (vs 13) set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- A new family (vs 14) As obedient children...(vs 17)...you call on Him as Father... (Hebrews 12:3-11)
- A new homeland (vs 17) conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile
- A new knowledge (vs 14b) do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance...(vs 18) knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers
- A new treasure (vs 18) not perishable things such as silver or gold, (vs 19) but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
Today's Key Insight! If you were to share a key insight from today's sermon with a friend, what would you say? In a sentence or two, write down what you would say:
Discussion Questions: Do you consider yourself a saint? Why or why not? Does the statement "holiness is not optional" lead you to fear and frustration or to assurance and joy? Examine your daily lifestyle: how does it display the infinite worth of God's holiness? In what ways do you need to change? When it comes to change, where do you look for hope and strength? Review the six implications of the new birth in the sermon and discuss what this means for your growth in holiness (sanctification).