The Christian Doctrine of Separation - 2

I. Perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God 7:1

A. The Promises

B.  Beloved

C.  Let us Cleanse Ourselves
    1 John 3:2-3

D.  The Comprehensive Nature of the Exhortation

E.  Perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God.

II. Holiness Can Look Different from the OT to the NT

    Exodus 28:34-38

III. The NT Principle of Holiness 1 Peter 1:14-16

A. The Calling of God v. 15 – As He who called you
1 Peter 2:9, 2:21, 3:9, 5:10; 2 Peter 1:3

B. The Nature of Holiness – found in God Himself
1. Holiness carries the idea of Separateness.
2. Holiness carries the idea of Purity.

C. The Nature of Holiness – as it is and is to be in Us
1. We are “set apart” from the rest of the world.
2. We are called to live “pure” lives in obedience to God.
1 Peter 1:15, 1:18, 2:12, 3:1, 3:2, 3:16; 2 Peter 2:7, 3:11