Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Consecrated to God

May 9, 2025
Discover the profound holiness of God as it intertwines with love and devotion within the Trinity. Explore the stark contrast between divine love and human self-love. Unpack the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in our journey of reconciliation and salvation. Marvel at how true consecration leads us to experience the perfect love of God, moving beyond mere duty to a heart deeply devoted to the divine. Engage with the spiritual significance of our calling to holiness in an intimate relationship with our Creator.
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INSIGHT

Holiness Is Loving Devotion

  • God's holiness is not only separation from sin but also consecration to loving devotion.
  • The intense love among the Trinity models God's holiness beyond mere separation from evil.
ANECDOTE

Veiling Eyes at the Kiss

  • Sinclair Ferguson shares a wedding service moment where he looks away during the kiss.
  • He likens this to veiling one's eyes from the deep love and devotion illustrating God's holiness.
INSIGHT

Holiness Reveals Our Self-Love

  • The seraphim and Isaiah veiled their faces not from fear but from awe of God's intense mutual love.
  • God's holiness is perfection in love that starkly reveals our own imperfect self-love.
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