Resolved To Be Holy

Resolved To Be Holy
Christ Proclamation Church
Isaiah 6:1-8
January 28, 2018

Sermon Theme: The Lord declares to the people of God, "You shall be holy for I am holy." In order for believers to have lives marked by holiness, they must better understand the holiness of God, the sinfulness of man, and the amazing grace of God to atone for our sins and call us to be ambassadors for His glory.

I. The Holiness of God – (6:1-4)
   A. Why the time marker? – (v. 1a)
   B. Why does His robe "fill the temple"? – (v. 1b)
   C. What is the significance about the seraphim? – (v. 2)
   D. What are the seraphim singing? – (vv. 3-4)

II. The Sinfulness of Man – (6:5-8)
   A. What is Isaiah's declaration? – (v. 5a)
        1. The oracle of doom – "Who is me!"
        2. The oracle of weal – "Blessed are the..."
   B. What is Isaiah's conclusion? – (v. 5b)
   C. Why the burning coal? – (v. 5b)

III. The Resolve to be Holy – (1 Pet. 1:13-16)
   A. What is our motivation? – (1 Peter 1:13)
   B. Why is it necessary? – (1 Peter 1:14-16)
   C. What is the process? – (1 Peter 2:1-3)