8.23.1992 Without Holiness... (Hebrews 12:14-19)

About this episode

Rev. Stipp discusses the importance of holiness in the Christian life, referencing Hebrews 12:14 and other scriptures.

Sunday morning service at Broken Arrow (OK) First Church of the Nazarene, August 23, 1992. This message focuses on the phrase "without holiness no one will see the Lord" from Hebrews 12:14. Rev. Stipp defines holiness, explains that it is meant for this life, and discusses how to live in peace and live in holiness, as this is God's will for his people. He ties this to God's grace, to 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, and to the Beatitudes (the pure in heart will see God). He also explains the significance of what Esau missed in holiness when he sold his birthright, drawing the parallel to the church as the firstborn. Finally, he emphasizes that sanctification is more than a commitment on our part; it is the work of God within us to purify our hearts. The closing begins at 27:22 with the hymn "Whiter Than Snow" and the closing prayer at 32:21. One Scripture reference ("Jesus wept") is misquoted as Luke 2:52, but should have been John 11:35.

People in this episode

Host: Jill Riggins

Topics covered

• holiness
• sanctification
• God's grace
• peace
• spiritual growth
• Christian teachings

Keywords

• holiness
• sanctification
• Christianity
• grace
• peace
• spirituality
• scripture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broken Arrow First Church of the Nazarene

Books & works: Whiter Than Snow, Hebrews, 1 Thessalonians, Beatitudes

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