He is Holy

We have been talking about different aspects of the Holy Spirit over the last few weeks.

“He” not “It” - He is a person

His presence is In You

His power Will Move You

He determines the gifts we need and use for the common good

He Has Principles that govern His actions

TODAY

He is Holy - all too often we think that is an OLD testament sentiment - Noah, Sodom & Gomorah, escape from Egypt, conquering of the Promised Land

Moses, Joshua, Isaiah - you are on holy ground

Be Holy becasue I am Holy - is throughout the Bible

Holy is in His Name - Holy Spirit!

Our scripture today

1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 NIV

As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. The Lord will punish all those who commit such sins, as we told you and warned you before. For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.

Holy

Holy - attribute of God

on Mount Sinai - in His Temple - a church building - specifically his Sanctuary - “be careful - you’re in church!”

New Testament is clear in a number of places

Our body and soul is where he resides - we are the temple for God’s holiness as the Holy Spirit indwells us

Restless

Restlessness into Sinlessness

Confession - Johnny, Sally, Grandma

Forgiveness - It Is Well - verse 3

Faithful

Faithful and Prepared

Once we have sin out of the way - we are free to live as God calls us to live

Ultimate freedom

Gift

Given the Holy Spirit for a life pleasing to God

Clean up the mess sin has caused and is causing

To keep sin at bay

Don’t reject God - accept Him today

Turn your restlessness into faithfulness

Be Holy for He is Holy!