

Making Distinctions about Holiness
15 snips Oct 5, 2022
Delve into the profound nature of holiness, distinguishing it from basic morality and highlighting its impact on believers. Explore the vital theological distinctions between holiness and righteousness, and the roles of sanctification and justification. Analyze the differences between spirituality and religion, emphasizing the depth of genuine faith practices. Discover the dangers of self-worship in personal spirituality and the importance of authentic relationships with God. Conclude with a passionate call to holiness through prayer and community.
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Theology Is Distinction Making
- Theology primarily involves making distinctions to clarify truths and avoid errors.
- Distinctions reveal how inseparable elements remain united yet distinct, such as Jesus' divine and human natures.
Righteousness vs. Holiness
- Righteousness relates to moral justice and work, while holiness involves sanctity and worship.
- Work is ordered to worship, reflecting a unity of secular labor and sacred liturgy.
Distinguishing Justification and Sanctification
- Justification and sanctification are inseparable but distinct elements of salvation.
- Baptism infuses sanctifying grace, enabling faith that justifies and initiates sanctification as a process.