Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Dwelling in Eternal Light

May 30, 2024

04:28

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Explore the uncreated holiness of God as Sinclair Ferguson delves into the worship of seraphim who cover their faces in His presence. Discover the overwhelming brilliance and depth of God's holiness beyond mere separation from sin.

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God's holiness surpasses even angelic purity, revealing a deeper understanding of divine holiness.

The pathway to behold divine holiness involves sacrifice, spiritual guidance, and transcending inherent darkness.

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The Nature of God's Holiness

God's holiness is often understood as separation from sin. The podcast highlights that the hymn by Thomas Binney, focusing on God's holiness, acknowledges the purity required to stand in God's presence. However, the discussion delves deeper by referring to Isaiah chapter 6, where even the sinless seraphim struggle to bear the intense brightness of God's holiness. This emphasizes that holiness encompasses more than mere separation from sin and that God's infinite holiness surpasses even the purity of angelic beings.

Exploring the Depths of Holiness and Seraphim

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Although the seraphim have never sinned, they cover their faces as they worship in the presence of God. Today on the Things Unseen podcast, listen as Sinclair Ferguson considers what this scene reveals about the uncreated holiness of our majestic Creator.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/dwelling-in-eternal-light

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