03/11/2016
Holiness of God - The Distinction
Can man comprehend the holiness of God? In nearly every religion, there is a distinction between that which is holy and what is profane. In most cases, the religious man is the one to whom something is sacred, i.e. holy. Holiness requires a distinction be made between the holiness that is God’s very being and the holiness which reflects the character of His people.
Our comprehension of the holiness of God, based on natural senses, remains insufficient. In Exodus 15:11, Moses asks, “Who among the gods is like you, O Lord? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders.” Holiness embraces every distinct attribute of each Person of the Godhead, Father (John 17:11), Son (Acts 4:30), and especially the Holy Spirit as the One who provides us with an intimate knowledge of a Holy God (1 Corinthians 2:10). What exquisite words exist to convey glory, honor, and thanks to the Lord God Almighty? Before the Throne in Heaven, the angelic beings worshiped God, repeating day and night, “Holy, holy, holy” (Revelation 4:8).