The Pursuit of Holiness

November 18, 2018 |
Passage: Hebrews 12:14 | Series: | Topic:

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Text: Hebrews 12:14

Main Idea: Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no will see the Lord.

  1. The _____ of the pursuit of holiness.
    • Titus 3:5-7
    • Galatians 2:20
    • Romans 8:1-4
    • Hebrews 10:10-14
    • 2 Peter 1:3-11
    • 1 Corinthians 15:10
  2. The _____ of the pursuit of holiness.
    • John 5:30
    • John 6:38
    • John 14:31
    • 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 8
    • Ephesians 4:17-24
    • Colossians 3:12
  3. The _____ of the pursuit of holiness.
    • Romans 12:2
    • 1 Timothy 4:7-8
  4. The _____ of the pursuit of holiness.
    • Hebrews 12:3-5
    • "Our worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God's grace." - Jerry Bridges
  5. The _____ of the pursuit of holiness.
    • “We may take comfort about our souls if we know anything of an inward fight and conflict. It is the invariable companion of genuine Christian holiness…Do we find in our heart of hearts a spiritual struggle? Do we feel anything of the flesh lusting against the spirit and the spirit against the flesh…? Are we conscious of two principles within us, contending for the mastery? Do we feel anything of war in our inward man? Well, let us thank God for it! It is a good sign. It is strongly probable evidence of the great work of sanctification…We are evidently no friends of Satan…The very fact that he assaults us should fill our minds with hope.” — J.C. Ryle

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: Why must we be Biblically precise when defining holiness? How do you define holiness? As you pursue holiness, why is it vital to understand the Source of that pursuit? Review Ephesians 4:17-24 and discuss what it means to put off the old self and put on the new self. Which “means” of pursuit in point 3 do you struggle with most? Why? How do you respond to “the holiness without which no one will see God”? In light of Ryle’s quote under point 5, why should struggling bring our minds hope?

Brian Hendry, the Lead Pastor of Providence Church, is passionate about proclaiming the glory of God in the Gospel, and faith that practically applies to all of life. Brian and his wife Lilliana have four children. He also co-founded and led a classical Christian school in San Diego for 17 years. He holds a B.A in Biblical Studies and enjoys reading, good food and coffee, sports, and travel.