1. Holiness in the absolute can only be gained through the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ – not just the cleansing that takes place at baptism (Acts 22:16; Romans 6:3-4), but which continues on a daily basis as one repents and turns to Him for forgiveness (1 John 1:7-10).
2. This cleansing comes only to those who are devoting themselves to living a holy life (1 Peter 1:15-16; 1 John 1:7; 2:6).
3. We must rise above this world to see ourselves as heavenly citizens, sitting together with Christ in the heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6; Philippians 3:20; 1 Peter 2:9-12).
4. We must look away from our present weaknesses and envision what we can become in Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:3; Psalm 103:10; Matthew 26:41; Romans 7:23-25; Philippians 3:12-14).
Conclusion: “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14)
Jason
