Holiness – without it no one will see the Lord

I am writing this series on holiness because I believe the whole notion of the command in Scripture to pursue holiness and its critical importance to the Christian life is not preached, taught, or emphasized sufficiently, if at all, in our churches today.  The doctrine of holiness and all it entails is one of the most essential and practical in application to the daily life of the believer.  I pray God will use this series in the life of those it touches to enrich and deepen their walk with God.

Hebrews 12:14
Pursue .. holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 

The writer of Hebrews gives a specific, pointed, and direct command.  Pursue holiness.  The thrust is strait forward – without being holy we will not see the Lord.  This short powerful compelling verse is one that communicates a clear warning while at the same time confidence and…