LESSON 3

The Holiness of Christ

1. Read chapter 4 of The Pursuit of Holiness. Write down the major observations, illustrations, or questions you have from reading the chapter.

2. After studying the following verses, write a statement of what the holiness of Christ means to you in your personal pursuit of holiness.

Isaiah 6:5–7; Ephesians 5:1–2; 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Peter 2:21

3. Look up the following verses about the holiness of Jesus Christ. Copy from your Bible those which are the most meaningful to you, and explain why they are.

Isaiah 53:11; John 8:29; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 1:9; 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22; 1 John 3:5

4. If Satan questions your salvation with the thought, “A true Christian wouldn’t think the evil thoughts you’ve been thinking today,” how should you respond?

5. (For additional study) Look up the following verses about the holiness of Christ. Which are the most significant to you? Why?

John 4:34; 6:38; 8:45–49; Hebrews 10:7; 1 Peter 1:18–19

6. What application of the truths of this lesson do you want to make in your life?

LESSON 4

The Battle for Holiness

1. Read chapters 5 and 6 of The Pursuit of Holiness. Record the major observations, illustrations, or questions you have from your reading.

2. Study Romans 6:1–12 and Colossians 1:13. In your own words, what does it mean to have died to sin?

3. What does each of the following verses teach about our hearts and sin?

Jeremiah 17:9–10

Mark 7:21–23

Romans 7:18

4. Using the following verses, explain the nature of our desires and why we need to watch them closely.

Ephesians 4:20–22; Titus 3:3; James 1:14–15

5. (For additional study) Look up the following verses about our struggle against sin, write down those which are the most helpful to you, and explain why they are.

Genesis 6:5–6; Psalm 139:23–24; Proverbs 4:23; Luke 6:45; Acts 26:18; Romans 6:17–23; 1 Corinthians 10:12; Galatians 5:17; 6:1; Hebrews 4:12; James 1:22; 1 John 3:9

6. Why, if we died to sin, do we still sin?

7. As those who have died to sin, what is our responsibility with regard to sin now?

8. What application of the truths of this lesson do you want to make in your own life?