The Necessity of Holiness

Northwest Bible Church – Feb. 13, 2011 – Worship Service - Alan Conner

Heb. 12:14-17

The Necessity of Holiness

Intro

A. THE PURSUIT OF THE BELIEVER (v. 14).

1) Peace.

2) Holiness

a) What is holiness?

b) Why is it necessary?

c) How do we pursue it?

B. THE PITFALLS TO AVOID (vv. 15-17).

1) Coming short of the grace of God (v. 15).

2) Roots of bitterness (v. 15).

3) The example of Esau (vv. 16-17).

- immoral or godless person -

- sold his birthright –

- no genuine repentance -

- rejected –

Conclusion