Holiness is Unnecessarry 08/16/20

Porter Podcast

Series: Modern Day Heresies

Holiness is Unnecessary

Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 6-7

Grace is the distinguishing factor of Christianity.

Grace is dispensed through faith alone.

challenges to grace

· Reverting to a legalistic mindset

· Neglecting good works

In the early church, the Docetists claimed God only saved the spirit; the body was not worth saving. They taught that striving for personal holiness was unnecessary. Docetist beliefs were confronted and condemned by all New Testament writers.

modern expressions:

Secularism/Liberalism –Standards are determined by the culture. The word of God is antiquated and needs updating.

Antinomianism – There is no need to observe the law. Holiness is optional.

Why this is attractive?

· People have tried and failed to be holy.

· Working on holiness can seem judgmental.

· People love people who have never given evidence of salvation.

· Christians want to highlight “the gift” of salvation.

Romans 6-7

The purpose of your salvation is sanctification.

The call to holiness is a blessing, not a burden.

Holiness is a consequence, not a cause of righteousness.

Becoming holy is a lifelong process.

God loves obedience attempts.

Sanctification is the work of Christ.

supporting evidence

· The presence of conviction of sin

· A desire to keep God’s commands

· A desire for faith and life to match

· A repentant heart

Today’s Takeaways:

1. Grace is not a license to sin.

2. We do not have to be slaves to sin.

3. If grace does not impact us, we should wonder if grace is in us.