Why should the believer study the biblical doctrine of holiness? God identifies Himself as holy (Lev. 19:2, 20:26; 1 Pet. 1:16) God commands that He be set apart as holy in the hearts of His people (Lev. 10:3, 22:32) God sets His people apart as holy unto Himself (Lev. 20:26; 1 Pet. 2:9) God commands His people to be holy as He is holy (Lev. 19:2; 1 Pet. 1:16) What is holiness? According to Scripture, what and who can be considered holy? What's the point? The Holiness of God The Profanity of Man Deuteronomy 7:6-11 God’s Choice & Rescue of Israel (Positional Holiness) God’s Expectations & Commands for Israel (Progressive Holiness) Ultimately, right knowledge, recognition, and belief of the truth about God that is properly built upon and flowing out from the sovereignly gracious work of God must and will produce the fruit of obedience to God (progressive holiness). What is God doing with Israel? Displaying the glory of His holiness through the sovereign setting apart, saving, and corresponding holy living of those who would and could never make themselves holy. Do we see this paradigm present in the New Testament in relation to the Church? Ephesians 1:3-6; 2:8-10 What is God doing with the Church? Displaying the glory of His holiness through the sovereign setting apart, saving, and corresponding holy living of those who would and could never make themselves holy. Conclusion/Application