Holiness Midterm Flashcards
What 2 things do all issues of holiness start with?
He is God and I am not
Can we trust God has our best interest at heart? How do we know?
Yes, because of his track record that He has shown
List an example of God’s wisdom and blessing people beyond their knowledge
Levitical law and treatment of the dead
what is the gift of holiness and its purpose?
God intends for us to be saved from the corruption of the word through lust
What are God’s commands meant to give us?
Blessings
What is not a definition of freedom?
Freedom to do what you want
What is the highest level of freedom?
Freedom to do what you should
Does the Bible say anything about non-functional ornamentation or jewelry? is so, what?
Yes, it condemns them
What does Paul say in 1 Cor. 10:11 about OT examples?
They are for us
What does the Bible say about colorful cosmetics?
Harlotry
Should God’s women wear them?
No
Can we find prescri[tions against makeup and jewelry in the NT as well?
yes
List a scripture that deals with separation of the sexes in dress
Deut. 22:5
What should always be asked in connection when asking about women’s pants
Mens dresses
What does Deut. 22:5 call mixing dress
Abomination unto the Lord
What other things are called an abomination?
Homosexuality, Beastiality, Pedophillia
Who can wear garments that are functionally able to gird the loins?
Men
What did girding the loins do for f=men and when was it used for?
Created breeches. work and war
What is the separation of sexes as clear as?
The bathroom door
What are some cultural sayings that inform this issue?
you can tell who wears the pants in that family? and when do I get to wear the pants.
what does a look at history show us?
We didn’t start holiness, we just still believe it.
What is a starting point for us to tell other denominations?
You used to do this too.
If we really want to know what God wants and what scripture teaches, what must we not say?
our opinions
where is God’s opinion?
in scripture
