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How does God's holiness relate to His love for us?

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God's holiness underlines His ability to love sinners through Christ without compromising His justice.

God's holiness is the foundational attribute that governs all His other attributes, including His love. A holy God cannot overlook sin, yet in His redemptive plan, He demonstrated His love by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to bear the sins of His people. The sermon emphasizes that God's love is both holy and just; He loves sinners, but only in Christ, where His justice is satisfied and His love is displayed. This should lead believers to understand that God's love for them is not a license to sin but a call to holiness, emphasizing their total dependence on Christ's righteousness for acceptance before a holy God.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:16, Romans 5:8

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In Christ Jesus
Mike Walker · Apr 3, 2015