Holy in Christthoughts on the Calling of God's Children to Be Holy as He Is Holy

A Christian spiritual guidebook written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the profound calling for believers to pursue holiness, arguing that it is essential to the Christian life and closely aligned with God’s character. The text serves as a theological exploration of what it means to be holy and how this state can be achieved through faith in Christ. The opening of the book establishes the significance of holiness in the life of a believer and underscores its divine origin. Murray emphasizes that many Christians possess only a vague understanding of holiness and encourages a deeper exploration of Scripture to uncover its true meaning. The author outlines that God's call to holiness is not only a command but an invitation to experience His nature and presence. Throughout this introduction, he articulates the inseparable bond between God's holiness and the believer's life, advising readers to listen for and respond to God's call, as this relationship is foundational to understanding the depth of holiness that He desires for His followers.