Kadosh: The Holiness of God ¹
Isaac Megbolugbe
March 20, 2025
– Kadosh, God’s holiness: The biblical perspective of ‘holy’ is much richer and bigger than just being morally perfect or right. It means ‘unique’ or ‘set apart.’
– Encompassing holiness: God’s holiness also affects those around Him. Like when Moses encountered God through the burning bush, God commanded Moses to take off his sandals because the ground he was stepping on has become holy ground.
– Differentiation: The idea of the holy (kadosh) implies differentiation: the realm of the holy is separate from the rest.
– Attributes of God: The Bible has illustrated different characters and attributes of God. Over and over, Bible authors never failed to proclaim that God is faithful, gracious, slow to anger, compassionate, and full of loyal love.
– Jesus’ holiness: But, today, Jesus’ holiness has made us able to approach God with confidence. Through Him, we no longer fear death when we come to Him, and we experience the fullness of joy and life with God.
