Papa Zoom
CF Ambassador
What does the Bible mean when it speaks of the holiness of God? What does it mean that God is Holy? And as an extension, what does it mean that we are to be holy?
For example, is it a concept of morality? Purity? A friend believes it simply means God is relational. Which I can't wrap my head around. It has to be perhaps the most important thing we can know about God. I believe it has to do with God's utter otherness and His transcendence. His very nature is perfect in every way. Perfection in all things emanates from His very character. He is separate from all of creation and above all things. These descriptions reveal a bit about the nature of God's holiness.
I would be interested in your thoughts including important Scripture passages and perhaps books you've found useful on the topic.
For example, is it a concept of morality? Purity? A friend believes it simply means God is relational. Which I can't wrap my head around. It has to be perhaps the most important thing we can know about God. I believe it has to do with God's utter otherness and His transcendence. His very nature is perfect in every way. Perfection in all things emanates from His very character. He is separate from all of creation and above all things. These descriptions reveal a bit about the nature of God's holiness.
I would be interested in your thoughts including important Scripture passages and perhaps books you've found useful on the topic.