Lesson 1 - The Concept of Holiness

Question 1

1. List three (3) reasons why the devil is opposed to holiness. a. b. c.

Answer 1

a. A lifestyle of holiness is God’s commandment for all of His people b. Without living a lifestyle of holiness, we cannot go to heaven c. A lifestyle of holiness is a fence separating us from the spirit of the world

Question 2

2. What is one of the most ancient concepts in the Bible?

Answer 2

Holiness

Question 3

3. What is the meaning of the Hebrew and Greek words for holiness?

Answer 3

Withdrawal, separate, apart, or different

Question 4

4. What is a synonym for holiness?

Answer 4

Sanctification

Question 5

5. What does the Bible teach is the will of God for every Christian?

Answer 5

Sanctification (being ‘set apart’ in our lifestyle).

Question 6

6. What characterises as a vessel of dishonour?

Answer 6

A lack of consecration

Question 7

7. List four (4) characteristics that distinguish vessels of honour from vessels of designer: a. b. c. d.

Answer 7

a. They have purged themselves from iniquity b. They have been sanctified c. They are meet for the Master’s use d. They are prepared unto every good work

Question 8

8. Who was Nicholas?

Answer 8

One of the first seven deacons chosen to serve in the early church

Question 9

9. What does the doctrine of the Nicolaitans teach?

Answer 9

That Christians could live like the world on the outside, but remain saved on the inside