Knowing God · Lesson 4
The Holiness of God
Grasping God’s untouchable way—His righteousness
Understand God’s holiness as His absolute purity and distinctness from sin, see why sin creates a barrier between humanity and God, and appreciate how the gospel reconciles and sanctifies God’s people.
Participant Handout
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Course Book Reading
Read Chapter 4, The Holiness of God.
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Lesson Summary
God’s holiness is the brilliant purity of His person and purposes. Scripture repeatedly associates everything belonging to God with holiness. Sin therefore cannot simply be overlooked. The gospel answers this problem by reconciling sinners to God through Christ and setting His people apart as holy. A growing understanding of God’s holiness calls believers to take sin seriously and pursue sanctification.
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For Reflection
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- Is there any sin you have begun treating as insignificant because its consequences seem small?
- How does God’s holiness change your view of it?
Check Your Understanding
Seven questions. A score of 6/7 passes. Answers and explanations appear after Check Answers. If the quiz is not passed, retake the complete quiz from the beginning.
Lesson Completion
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