God's holiness

67 pieces · 50 devotions

There is a 21-day plan on this subject — God's holiness

Titus 3:1-11
Saved by the Good will of God
Our salvation is not the results of our good deeds but solely based on the good will of God our father, through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus…
2013
Titus 2:11-12
Believers are Marked by Self-Control?
Jesus gave himself as a sacrifice to purify you for his own possession. The outward result of your salvation should be a self-controlled life of godliness,…
2013
Titus 1:5-16
You Represent Jesus Today
It is important that our lives reflect the influence of the spirit of God working within us. We serve a holy God and we must model him well to those around us.
2013
Prayer
Prayer is vital to a loving and peaceful relationship with your wife. If prayer is not a daily and purposeful part of your marriage, you're loving your wife…
2013
1 Timothy 4:6-16
Pursue Godliness Today
Training is never an easy task. It requires sacrifice, perseverance and discipline. We will not grow in godliness if we do not purposely and consistently train…
2013
1 Timothy 3:1-16
Serve the Church in Holiness
All believers should serve the body of Christ - the church - in a manner pleasing to God. All believers should pursue a lifestyle of holiness above reproach.…
2013
1 Timothy 2:1-15
Pray for All People
God is sovereign over all. He has offered us access to him through prayer. Do not neglect such an amazing truth. Do not neglect prayer.
2013
1 Timothy 1:8-11
The Law is Good but the Gospel is Salvation
'Right' is not right because God arbitrarily chose right as better than wrong. 'Right' is right because it flows out of the very nature of God. It is in this…
2013
James 1:19-20
Anger is a Disconnect from God
God requires righteousness from me. He expects for me, as a redeemed child of God to, to pursue holiness at every turn. Holiness is the expectation. Anger is…
2010 · 2 notes
Luke 1:26-38
The Promised Child
Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee, called Nazareth...
2010
Colossians 3:23-25
Who's Your Boss?
The purchase and the salvation of our souls necessitates enslavement to the daily pursuit of Christ and of holiness.
2010
Ephesians 5:27
Holy and Blameless
I wonder what images first come to your mind upon hearing the words holy and blameless.
2010
John 2:28
If Christ Came Back
If Christ were to come back today, what would He have to say about your life?
Kristie Ansley · 2009
Set Apart
In an age when acceptance is essential to finding a listening ear, I believe we have lost sight of the idea that we are to be "set apart."
Kristie Ansley · 2009
Matthew 6:1
From The Inside >> Out
I would be ashamed to view myself through the eyes of God.
2009
Romans 12:1
I Urge You!
Paul puts what it means to be a Christian in a nutshell.
Tim Bredamus · 2009
Acts 6:15
The Face of an Angel
Have you ever read the story of Steven? I must admit that...
Kristie Ansley · 2009
Ephesians 1:13,14
Sealed in Him
God has not, does not and will not ever go back on His word.
2009
Psalm 69:6
What if I Stumble
Does a believer have a responsibility to live for the Lord for the sake of other Christians?
Don Bredamus · 2009
Ephesians 4:26
How Holy Is Your Anger?
Can you be angry and not guilty of a sin?
2009
James 1:19-20
The Anger of Man
Anger is one of the hardest temptations for Christians to overcome.
2009
Exodus 20:8
How Well Do You Rest?
The final day of creation was set apart by God as one of greater importance than the others.
2009
Proverbs 17:22
Temple And Body As One
Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Laughter feels good because God created us with a body and a spirit.…
2009
Revelation 15:4
God Alone Is Holy
Revelation 15:4 Who will not fear, O Lord? Who will not glorify your name? For you alone are holy. For all the nations will come and worship before you. For…
2009
Romans 12:1-2
Your Spiritual Service
Sanctification is a difficult process. If you're pursuing the Father like you should be, it's often painful as well.
2008
Oh Lord, You're Beautiful
Oh Lord, You're beautiful Your face is all I see For when Your eyes are on this child Your grace abounds to me Oh Lord, please light the fire That once burned…
2008
1 Thessalonians 4:3
God's Will: You Must Be...
1 Thessalonians 4:3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality... Sanctification is a large word both…
2008
Joshua 5:15
His Glory Won't Be Shared
Joshua 5:15 And the captain of the Lord's host said to Joshua, "Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy." And Joshua…
2008
Acts 7:55
Intently Into Heaven
Steven was about to become Christianity's first martyr, stoned to death for preaching Jesus as the Christ.
2008
Isaiah 54:10
Have You Found It?
Love's greatest pain is the conditionality we've grown to expect but hate to admit.
2008
Isaiah's Commission
In the year of King Uzziah's death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple...
2008
Joshua 24:15
Plaques and Choices
"The line that has separated the Believer and the non believer has been blurred in this pluralistic society. Strong statements and strong faith need to be…
Jeff Fields · 2008
John 15:5
In Christ Alone
I could tell you of countless scenarios where I foolhardily stepped ahead of God and attempted to achieve something by my own strength.
2008
Ephesians 2:21,22
Cleansing Your Temple
I wasn't sure why the building was unlocked, but I was quick to take advantage of the cool air circulating just inside those doors.
2008
Matthew 5:29,30
Tear It And Throw It
How far are you willing to go in pursuit of your sinful desires?
2008
Ephesians 4:26,27
"Losing Your Holy Ghost"
Kristie and I were enjoying lunch at a local restaurant last Sunday when a shouting match broke out between two other customers.
2008
Colossians 1:29
His Power Inside You
Such high standards could produce nothing other than such great results.
2008 · 1 note
Proverbs 4:18
The Light of Dawn
My husband and I received a free car this past weekend. That makes 3 free cars between the two of us.
Kristie Ansley · 2008
James 1:19
Slow To Anger
...or maybe the root of my anger is the insistence that my way is the right way
Kristie Ansley · 2008
Psalm 19:1
Agents Of His Glory
God's glory can be observed from Genesis to Revelation, making itself evident to men and women.
2008
John 2:12-22
Cleanse Your Temple
Jesus was mad when He saw the corrupt activities going on at the temple.
Frank Sirianni · 2008
Our Bodies Are a Gift From God: Treat Them Well
The obesity level in the United States continues to climb in 49 out of 50 states. How do we as Christians respond to this issue?
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2008 · 1 note
Deuteronomy 6:5
How Do I Know If I Am Sinning?
Ask DEEPERDEVOTION recently received the following question: "How do I know if I am sinning?" This is a great question, but it assumes that the person asking…
2007 · 1 note
Seperation Requires Distinction
I’ve probably read the third chapter of 2 Timothy a dozen times in the last week. I keep returning to it, hoping that I will understand Paul’s message to…
2007 · 1 note
Reclaiming Easter
Easter always seems to be the less-popular of the Christian holidays...but isn't it the most important?
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2007 · 1 note
Sanctification
Nathan Finn continues the Defining Terms series with another term every Christian should understand.
Nathan Finn · 2005
Biblical Inerrancy
Is the Bible without errors? In the first of Deeper Devotion's Defining Terms series, Nathan Finn tackles this very issue and why it matters to you.
Nathan Finn · 2005
The Eye of a Man
Is it important for Christian men to guard their eyes? Todd Wiggins explores the issue in a follow-up piece to last month’s The Skin of a Woman .
Todd Wiggins · 2005
The Skin of a Woman
What is the big deal about showing a little skin? Amber Lehman shares why modesty is a big deal and what God has to say about the topic.
Amber Lehman · 2005
Is It Okay For A Christian To Have A Drink?
The topic of drinking is one that is highly debated among Christians. It seems like everyone has their own view...
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2004
Leadership Of A Higher Standard (Part 2)
Read the second part of Corallie Thornton's article on spiritual leadership.
Glenn Ansley · 2004
Leadership Of A Higher Standard (Part 1)
You don't have to be old to be a leader. God has called us to a high standard of leadership. We can all lead right now, where we are, by our example.
Corallie Thornton · 2004
The Holy Spirit's No Trunk Monkey
The fruit of the Spirit aren't just going to magically appear in your life whenever you want them to...they have to be grown through obedience.
Jeff Fields · 2004
A New Way to Walk
Are you the kind of Christian that people can just tell is different? Do you want to be?
Glenn Ansley · 2004
Vain Repetitions
"Could it be, in casually celebrating His marvelous love for us with 'vain repetitions' and resounding applause, we've forgotten all about His holiness and…
2004 · 1 note
A Living and Holy Sacrifice
Do you know what God wants from you? Guest author Kyle Smith leads us through a study in Romans on just that.
Kyle Smith · 2004 · 2 notes
Eat Your Bible
Are you feeling hungry? Weak? Don't starve yourself, spiritually. Eat something! Carolina Kavanaugh shares her experience.
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2003 · 2 notes