1 Peter 1:16
because it is written, "You are to be holy, because I am holy."
Treated in 8 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Communion with God ·
How the saints hold communion with Christ as to their acceptation with God cites 1 Pet. i. 16
…image, are we exalted again by holiness alone. “Be ye holy,” says God, “for I am holy,” 1 Pet. i. 16; and, “Be ye perfect” (that is, in doing good), “even as your Father which is in heaven…
- The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith ·
The Christian Conception of God—The Infinite Perfection and Unity of God cites 1 Pet. 1:16
…and covered feet and constantly crying, "Holy, holy, holy, is Jehovah of Hosts." And in 1 Pet. 1:16 God cries to us, "Be ye holy, for I am holy." This thought of the infinite and…
- Abide in Christ ·
As Your Sanctification cites 1 Pet. i. 16
…It is in this he can approach most near to the perfection of God (comp. Matt. v. 48; 1 Pet. i. 16). In the Old Testament righteousness was found, while holiness was only typified; in…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
September cites 1 Pet. i. 16
…spirits come in and dwell there.—Theodore Cuyler. September 23 Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Pet. i. 16. The highway of holiness is along the commonest road of life—along your very way. In wind…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.6 The Sixth Commandment cites 1 Pet 1: 16
…the ‘pure in heart shall see God.’ Get your souls inlaid and enamelled with holiness. 1 Pet 1: 16. It is not enough that ‘we cease to do evil;’ which is all the evidence some have to…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.7 The Seventh Commandment cites 1 Pet 1: 16
…bad lungs; or a gilt chimney-piece, that is all soot within. ‘Be ye holy, for I am holy.’ 1 Pet 1: 16. The soul cannot be lovely to God till it has Christ’s image stamped upon it, which…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 6 — The Life of a Christian Man cites 1 Pet. 1:16
…it begin than by reminding us that we must be holy, because “God is holy?” (Lev. 19:1; 1 Pet. 1:16). For when we were scattered abroad like lost sheep, wandering through the labyrinth of…
- A Body of Divinity ·
The Holiness of God cites I Pet 1:16
…holy? Then let us endeavour to imitate God in holiness. ‘Be ye holy, for I am holy.’ I Pet 1:16. There is a twofold holiness; a holiness of equality, and a holiness of similitude. A…