Holiness is the call of every believer: not only to believe in Christ, but to grow to be like Him.
Through sanctification, purity, virtue, Christlikeness, transformation, and perfection, we are shaped into His image.
God is not seeking admirers, but mature disciples who live in obedience, reflecting His holy character in every aspect of the Christian life.
Holiness
The Christian life is founded on three essential elements, with faith in Christ as the cornerstone.
It is not only about believing, but also about growing in likeness to Christ.
God is not seeking admirers, but disciples who are transformed according to His image.
Holiness is a universal call for all Christians, not only for leaders or pastors.
1 Peter 1:15–16: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
Holiness is not optional; it is the nature of God reflected in us.
Hebrews 12:14: “Without holiness no one will see the Lord.”
Holiness is a requirement to see God and reach eternal life.
It is not enough to believe; faith must produce spiritual growth and transformation.
Sanctification
1 Thessalonians 4:3, 7–8: “This is the will of God: your sanctification.”
Sanctification is the continuous process of being made holy.
To reject holiness is to resist the Holy Spirit.
There is a difference between justification (being born again) and sanctification (growing and maturing).
Spiritual maturity demonstrates the level of holiness reached.
God desires to form His image in us; without maturity, we cannot receive His blessings.
Purity
Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Purity is a condition to see and know God.
The pure in heart desire to be refined and to separate themselves from sin.
There can be no communion with God while impurity remains in the heart.
Galatians 5:22–23: The fruit of the Spirit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control.
Virtue is a good habit formed by the Holy Spirit.
Virtues are not isolated actions but character formed in the believer.
Spiritual growth consists in developing holy habits that reflect the character of Christ.
Virtue
Christlikeness
1 Corinthians 1:11: “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.”
The goal of holiness is to be like Christ.
He is the perfect model of obedience, love, and holiness.
Being a Christian means reflecting His character and His life in all conduct.
Transformation
Romans 12:2: “Be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”
The word “transformation” (metamorphóo) implies a total change, like a caterpillar into a butterfly.
The believer must go through a spiritual metamorphosis to reflect the image of Christ.
Perfección
Matthew 5:48: “Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
Perfection is the goal of the Christian life.
To be perfect does not mean to be divine, but to fully fulfill the purpose for which we were created.
Christ came to show us how to be perfectly human according to God’s design.