Be Who You Are Now

¹⁴As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, ¹⁵but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, ¹⁶since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:14-16 ESV

• Introduction: Mark Twain’s Prince and the Pauper
• What does it mean, to be “holy” (qodesh [H6944]; hagios [G40])
  • As it relates to salvation (Isaiah 64; 1 Peter 3:18)
  • As it relates to “sanctification” (1 Thessalonians 4:3-7, hagiasmos [G38])
  • As it relates to our set-apartness (Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 1:2)
    • Our end purpose in God’s eyes (Ephesians 1:3-5)
    • Why does God want us to be holy (Leviticus 11:44-45, etc.)?
    • Ever-increasing family resemblance (Ephesians 4:22-24)
  • As it pertains to God? (1 John 1:5)
    • What is the standard of holiness when it comes to God?
• What is holiness as it relates to sin? (Romans 6:1-14)
  • The enemy within (Mark 7:14-22)
  • Unhelpful terminology:
  • Helpful terminology:
• How do we measure or assess our holiness progress?
  • “As” / “For” / “Like” means (Ephesians 5:1-2):
  • Not an option (Hebrews 12:14)
  • Imitation of Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1)
• How do we pursue holiness as we engage others? (“Socks and cigarettes”)
  • Sacred v. profane
  • The isolation/insulation trap (asceticism)
  • The assimilation trap
  • Authentic engagement (Leviticus 20:26)
• Holiness and the Gospel (1 Peter 1:3-8)
• Conclusion (Psalm 19)