Well, this was one of those sermons where you really had to be in church to get the full effect. Pastor Sam truly spoke as an oracle of God. And I am doing a particular disservice to this sermon by distilling it into a blog you can read in two minutes. But, I said that I'd recap all four parts of the sermon this week, so I will keep my word.
-Holiness defines the church;
-Holiness distinguishes the church;
-Holiness directs the church.
As the people of God, our lifestyle of holiness is evidence of the special relationship we share as the family of God, and the sacrificial relationship we hold as individuals who are the possession of Christ.
We become a portrait of God: our holiness lifestyle is a reflection of the character of God, as well as a reflection of our status as the body of Christ. As Pastor Sam said, we reflect the divine nature of God along with His divine presence.
Lastly, we carry out the program of God. Through prayer, prophecy, and obedience, the community of God advocates the will of God and also advances the work of Christ.
To paraphrase Pastor Sam: This is who we are. This is how we are. This is what we do. And, it's not ever about us- it's all about God.
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