Holiness: What is it?

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by ChTatum

The word "perfect" being mature and complete, correct?

Well it does carry that meaning. So with that in mind we are commanded to be MATURE even as the Father is mature. Do you think one who is mature even as the Father is mature will go in sinning?

Here is a precise understanding on what it means for the disciple to be perfect and complete.

12: Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. Col. 4:12

Our purpose in life is to stand perfect and complete in ALL THE WILL OF GOD!

Perfection in Christian context has to do with doing the will of God. Very much the same as holiness.

Matter of fact I invite you to look at it from a scripture that unites both concepts in one.

1: Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Cor. 7:1

PERFECTING HOLINESS....

That involves cleansing ourselves (by the Spirit) of ALL filthiness of the flesh and spirit.

How much? ALL!

So yes it means mature and complete but THAT brings us to the fact that there is no filthiness to remain in our lives whether of the spirit or of the flesh.