Live a Holy LIfe in Christ

Sermon Outline:

Introduction

• Be Holy, for I am Holy (v. 16; Leviticus 19:2; 18:24-25; Matthew 5:20, 48; 2 Corinthians 7:1)
• Being Holy has been Misunderstood (Heidelberg Catechism #114; 1 Corinthians 1:30)

I. Motivation

• “Therefore” (v. 13)
• Being Children of God (v. 14)
• Our Calling to Christ (v. 15)

II. Meaning

• A Non-Conformist (v. 14; Ephesians 4:17-19)
• In Every Area of One’s Life (v. 15)
• How Do We begin to Live a Holy Life? (v. 13)
• “Gird Up the Loins of Your Mind” (Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5)
• “Be Sober” (Romans 12:3)
• “Rest Your Hope Fully upon the Grace that is to be Brought to You at the Revelation of Jesus Christ”

Conclusion/Application

• Living a Holy Life Outside of Christ is Impossible
• Even in Christ, the True Believer Struggles
• In Times of Grievous Trials, Remain Steadfast in Living a Holy Life