Understanding Holiness of God 

     "The primary meaning of holy is separate - a cut apart, above the rest. 

     "God is above and beyond us...supreme...absolute greatness...higher than the world...absolute power. 

The late R.C. Sproul, Presbyterian minister

     "We are at war with Him unless we are justified...comfortable in the presence of a holy God.  

     "The word holy refers to all that God is: His love. His justice. His mercy. His knowledge. His spirit. 

     "We (praise) common things that belong only to God. To worship things of the creature is idolatry. 

     "He is just and we are unjust. 

     "If we are at peace with Him, we still must tremble before our God. Luther explained centuries ago:

     "We are to fear God...as children who do not wish to displease their beloved Father. We come to Him in confidence; we come to Him in boldness; we have access. We have a holy peace."

Friday: Japanese Americans