"Since God is the Holy One, incomparable in majesty, splendour and purity, he is the only source of true holiness for his people. He sanctifies his own name, displaying his holiness by acting in judgment and salvation and calling upon them to acknowledge him as the Holy One.
"Holiness cannot simply be acquired by human effort. It is a status or condition which God imparts to those whom he chooses to bring into a special relationship with himself through covenant and redemption. But it is a status that carries with it particular responsibilities."
-- David Peterson, "Possessed by God" (IVP/Apollos), p. 23
This is an excellent Biblical-theological study of sanctification and holiness.
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