“Destiny . . . the customized life calling for which God has equipped and ordained us, in order to bring Him the greatest glory and the maximum expansion of His kingdom.”- Dr. Tony Evans “Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.”- Isaiah 43:7 Dr. […]
Holiness: The Heart God Purifies (Moody Publishers, 2004) Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth published Holiness: The Heart God Purifies in 2004. The author rightly states that holiness and sin both matter to God. As a result, the message of repentance and holiness needs to transform the way we think and live. Thus, Nancy’s goal in writing this book focuses on […]
“Conspicuous holiness ought to be the mark of the church of God. . . . Would God that whenever they speak of you or me they may have no evil thing to say of us unless they lie.”- Charles Spurgeon In Chapter 8 (“The Passion for Holiness”), the final chapter of Holiness, Nancy DeMoss stresses Christians […]
“No believer can afford to be without consistent, day in, day out accountability to other believers.”- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth Nancy DeMoss concludes Chapter 6 of Holiness as she discusses the final four means God uses to draw us to Him. 3. Communion. Nancy stresses that Holy Communion provides “a regular opportunity and powerful incentive for […]
“Holiness means something more than the sweeping away of the old leaves of sin; it means the life of Jesus developed in us.”- Lilias Trotter “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”- Psalm 119:11 In Chapter 6 (“The Pathway of Holiness- Put On”) of Holiness, Nancy […]
“Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.”- Romans 13:14 (ESV) As Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth concludes Chapter 5 of Holiness, she notes that we need to guard against legalism. Hence, we must guard against making absolutes out of personal standards not specified in Scripture. In addition, […]
“I think deep down we’d like to find a pathway to sanctification that is instant and effortless- no long process, no hard battle.”- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth “Flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace.”- 2 Timothy 2:22 In Chapter 5 (“The Pathway to Holiness: Put Off”) of Holiness, Nancy DeMoss states no instant […]
“Jesus is holiness with a face.”- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth “But we know that when [Christ] appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.”- 1 John 3:2 In Chapter 4 (“The Face of Holiness”) of Holiness, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth notes that holiness becomes a burden when we strive and struggle […]
“Every unconfessed sin is a seed that will produce a multiplied harvest.”- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth As Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth concludes Chapter 3 of Holiness, she concentrates on the effects of sin. Sin affects a holy God, and it affects others. Beyond that, however, sin also exacts a price from the sinner. Hence, sin preys on […]
“I’ve become comfortable with a certain level of sin in my life.”- Church lay leader In Chapter 3 (“The Enemy of Holiness”) of Holiness, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth relates the story of Timothy Treadwell, an avid outdoorsman and “bear specialist.” For more than twelve summers, Timothy lived peacefully, alone, and without weapons among Alaskan grizzlies. Also, […]
“What others most need to see in you is a reflection of what God is like.”- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth “Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart.”- Psalm 24:3-4 Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth concludes Chapter 2 of Holiness with […]
“Jesus didn’t shed His blood so you and I could have a passport to happiness and heaven, while continuing to indulge our lust, anger, and jealousy; our addictions and critical, competitive spirits; our selfishness and pride.”- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth As Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth continues Chapter 2 of Holiness, she discusses the third and fourth powerful […]