Giving Thanks to God: The Hallmark of the Regenerate Mind

Moving into the New Testament, we learn that we cannot apply a singular definition to holiness and sanctification. In Jesus' high priestly prayer, we see that sanctification is not something we endeavor to do, but rather a passive act on our part; something that is initiated by God to conform us to the image and likeness of Christ as we are faithing in Him. VF-2202 John 17

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When you are doing something for God, the way you do it is more important than getting the job done. You do it His way because the instruction of the Lord is holy. When David first tried to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, it was not according to God's instruction and resulted in the death of Uzza for touching the Ark. When David put God first and followed His instructions and preparations and offered sacrifices, fear was replaced by joy, and the Ark was brought into Jerusalem. VF-2201 1Chronicles 13 1Chronicles 15

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In the midst of laying out God's instructions to His people, there is the story of an incident God used to make an example. The son of an Israelitish woman was condemned to death for cursing the name of God. God made it clear that He would not tolerate blasphemy; He demands respect. Failing to recognize that God is who He says He is, especially when we have His presence with us, is like a knife piercing His heart. VF-2200 Leviticus 24:10-23

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God reveals His names in the Bible through His actions and by declaring His name. When He spoke to Moses, God names Himself the LORD that sanctifies. God deigns to bend down and speak to earthy people and to save them. As we go in faith, our relationship with God changes, and He reveals Himself in our needs; when God sets you apart, He begins a work in you, and He will finish it. VF-2199

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In the two events of God providing water from the rock, Moses obeyed God's instructions the first time, but disobeyed the second time and wrested God's word with severe consequences.  This obedience and disobedience illustrates a dimension of understanding holiness and sanctification.  God doesn't want us to treat His words casually; His word is holy.  Looking at holiness and sanctification, our running to the voice of the Sayer is a stepping stone in God's direction.  If our ears are tuned to the holy, we will be running to His word. VF-2198 Exodus 17:1-7 Numbers 20:1-1

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To shed more light on "holiness" and "sanctification", this message takes us into the book of Leviticus.  Rather than reading it as a set of rules in legalism, the bird’s eye view approach allows us to see what God is calling "holy": that which is of Him, pleasing to Him, and set apart for the purpose of worship to Him versus that which God is calling "common," profane, pagan, and not of Him. VF-2197 Leviticus 17

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The subject of holiness and sanctification cannot be treated apart from God and His presence.  The ground around the burning bush and Mount Sinai was hallowed because of His presence.  In the Old Testament there are degrees of holiness, but in the New Testament and today, God's Spirit is in us making us holy.  Sanctification is not the act or process of justification; it is the activity of the presence of God to change us into His image and likeness. VF-2196

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Studying grammar, particularly antonyms like "common" and "profane", helps us better understand the original meanings of the Hebrew words related to holiness and sanctification.  We have a language problem, where holiness is made synonymous with perfection; it cannot mean perfection or sinlessness except when speaking of God and His attributes.  When God declares people holy, they are set apart and dedicated, not perfect. VF-2195 Leviticus 21:1-15

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The beginning of a series for the sake of two people who are dear friends but far from the knowledge of God.  Bad experiences with the church at large or a "brand" of Christianity cause many to be turned off on the church.  There is corruption in all of humanity, so we should not ignore God because of that.  A look at the church history surrounding Easter and at the traditions of men becoming dogma show why we should not simply trust the institution, but we can still trust God. VF-2178

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Breaking down the basic Hebrew verbs shows us that God does the sanctifying and it is a process, not a state we remain in consistently. It is started here on earth and wholly completed in His presence. VF-2194

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