July 23, 2023, Leviticus 19:2, "Be Holy! One Layer At A Time" (Full)

[References]
Leviticus 19:2, the imperative 'Ye [SHALL] be holy': positional holiness (takes place at the moment of salvation) and then the following progressive holiness (a continuous calibration)

John 1:14, Christ is the standard of holiness, and the Holy Spirit moves believers towards the standard.
John 1:16, grace is kindness: mercy in action. This favor comes from the Lord, and this is the foundation for "building a house".

2 Corinthians 5:1, the analogy of building a house
1 Corinthians 3:11, the foundation on which everything is built is Jesus Christ
Romans, the law brought knowledge about sin and the need for Christ
Ephesians 1:7, forgiveness from God is required
John 3:3, a spiritual new birth
2 Corinthians 5:17, being born again
Galatians 6:15, the real new creation
. recall from last week's sermon (July 16), that the transformation of the believer is from the inside-out by the Holy Spirit

1 Peter 2:1-3, growing in holiness, building the foundation one layer at a time
1 Peter 3:18, beginning a relationship with Jesus

Romans 12:2, separated from the world and moved towards transformation by the word of God and the Holy Spirit
. an example using a transformer: God takes the "electrical current" from the world, runs it through the Holy Spirit, and the "voltage" becomes transformed
2 Corinthians 3:18, transformation

Galatians 5:22, fruitfulness in ministry or the manifested fruit of the Spirit shows progress in spiritual growth
Colossians 1:9-10, gaining the practical knowledge of God or just simply holy living

1 Corinthians 15:57, the victory is maturity in faith
1 John 5:4, victory overcomes the world

Philippians 3:12, living in the future today: living as if the believer is already present with Christ

Hebrews 9:13-14, the selfless heart of a servant, serving the Lord, is gained in spiritual transformation and growth
Colossians 3:24, the reward of serving God
Galatians 5:13, serving one another in love
Psalm 100:2, the joy of serving
Ephesians 6:7, serving God wherever He leads believers

John 1:16, conclusion of the matter: the fullness received is the Holy Spirit dwelling in a well built house: grace for grace- the house built and established
Leviticus 19:2, being like Christ, even while believers are still on Earth, before He comes again

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