Holiness
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Leviticus: Holiness, Sacrifice, and Priestly Mediation – A Doctrinal Comparison between Judaism and Christianity
1. Introduction Leviticus, the third book of the Torah/Pentateuch, is primarily concerned with laws governing holiness, ritual purity, sacrifices, and the priesthood. It is foundational for Jewish religious life, prescribing detailed commandments for worship and ethical conduct. Christianity acknowledges Leviticus’ importance but interprets its sacrificial and priestly system as fulfilled…
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Chapter 12: Living a Transformed Life
Overview: Fruit-Bearing and Holiness The Christian life is not static but dynamic. It involves an ongoing process of transformation into the likeness of Christ. A truly converted life produces evidence of that conversion—marked by internal renewal and outward fruitfulness. This transformation is not merely about moral improvement but about spiritual…
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The Knowledge of the Holy
The Knowledge of the Holy – A.W. Tozer 1. Full Citation Tozer, A.W. (1961) The Knowledge of the Holy. New York: Harper & Row. 2. Introduction A.W. Tozer’s The Knowledge of the Holy is a concise yet profound devotional classic that explores the attributes of God in a spirit of…
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God’s Sinless Purity vs. Human Fallenness
Section 4: Morality and Holiness — God’s Sinless Purity vs. Human Fallenness 1. Introduction Morality is not a human invention but a reflection of the holy character of God. Scripture presents God as absolutely holy, the source of all moral truth and righteousness. In contrast, human nature—though created good—has been…