There is a standard definition of the term “holiness.” It goes like this: holiness means separate from or different from. I contend this is a half-story, and imitates those who say grace is God’s ...

In the Old Testament the Hebrew Kadosch (holy) meant being separated from the secular or profane, or dedication to God's service, as Israel was said to be holy because it was the people of God. The ...

The Rev. Eugene Curry, senior pastor, Park Hill Baptist Church: Holiness, in the biblical tradition, refers primarily to a quality of separateness in which something is set aside for religious uses.

If delving deeper into Scripture, as recommended by Pope Francis, is on your Lenten itinerary, theologian Scott Hahn’s new Bible study can aid your efforts. The free streaming 12-part series — “Holy ...

The entry in AA’s Daily Reflections for today says, “Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us.” As I was contemplating this sentence, it struck me ...

God’s attributes cannot be separated from his Being. God and his perfections are one. We may not think of love and righteousness as incidental aspects of God’s character; on the contrary, God is with ...