Santidade
A santidade é o chamado supremo de Deus para o seu povo. 'Sede santos, porque eu sou santo' — essa ordem ressoa por toda a Escritura, convidando-nos a uma vida separada para Deus.
O chamado à santidade
Deus nos escolheu antes da fundação do mundo para sermos santos. A santificação é sua vontade expressa e nosso destino em Cristo.
O Deus santo
O Senhor é santo em toda a sua natureza. O universo testemunha sua santidade, e os anjos proclamam: Santo, Santo, Santo.
3 Yet Thou art holy, O Thou that art enthroned upon the praises of Israel.
2 There is none holy as the LORD, for there is none beside Thee; neither is there any rock like our God.
15 For thus saith the High and Lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
23 Thus will I magnify Myself, and sanctify Myself, and I will make Myself known in the eyes of many nations; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
23 And I will sanctify My great name, which hath been profaned among the nations, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the nations shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.
A prática da santidade
A santidade se expressa em pensamentos puros, ações corretas e separação do pecado. É um processo contínuo de purificação e dedicação a Deus.
A Palavra que santifica
Jesus disse: 'Santifica-os na verdade; a tua palavra é a verdade.' A Bíblia é o instrumento de Deus para nos purificar e transformar.
9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word.
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart, try me, and know my thoughts;24 And see if there be any way in me that is grievous, and lead me in the way everlasting.
1 A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Templo do Espírito Santo
Nosso corpo é templo de Deus. Devemos honrá-lo com santidade, guardando mente e coração e buscando a semelhança com Cristo.
14 Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live; and so the LORD, the God of hosts, will be with you, as ye say.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the All-holy is understanding.
25 It is a snare to a man rashly to say: 'Holy', and after vows to make inquiry.
26 And ye shall be holy unto Me; for I the LORD am holy, and have set you apart from the peoples, that ye should be Mine.
26 And ye shall be holy unto Me; for I the LORD am holy, and have set you apart from the peoples, that ye should be Mine.
7 Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy; for I am the LORD your God.
4 Sing unto God, sing praises to His name; extol Him that rideth upon the skies, whose name is the LORD; and exult ye before Him.5 A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in His holy habitation.