Overview
God's holiness is His essential nature—His complete moral perfection, righteousness, and separation from all evil. This holiness calls believers to pursue sanctification as we live in anticipation of Christ's return, when He will consummate all things in perfect justice and glory.
Key Scriptures
"But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct; since it is written, 'You shall be holy, for I am holy'" (1 Peter 1:15-16, ESV).
"Now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known" (1 Corinthians 13:12, NIV).
"Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God" (2 Peter 3:11-12, ESV).
Application
Pursue personal holiness through obedience to Scripture, knowing that God's holy character is the standard for our lives as we await Christ's holy and righteous return.