THE BASIS FOR SEPARATION LIES IN THE NATURE AND POSITION OF THE SAINT WITH THE SAVIOR

THE BASIS FOR SEPARATION LIES IN THE NATURE AND POSITION OF THE SAINT WITH THE SAVIOR

lc. The ultimate basis for separation is the nature and purpose of God himself.
1 Peter 1:15-16  "But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy."

2c. The intermediate basis for separation is work of God in behalf of the saint.

ld. God has elected him out of this world. John 15:19

2d. God has redeemed him out of this world. Gal. 1:4

3d. God has regenerated him to experience his kingdom. John 3:5


Separation

3c. The immediate basis for separation is the nature and position of the saint.

ld. The saint is now a new creature in Christ and able to experience the kingdom of God.
2 Cor. 5:17 with John 3:3

2d. The saint now has citizenship in heaven and ought to live like such a citizen.
Phil. 3:20 with Col. 3:1 ff.

3d. The saint now is in the kingdom of Christ and ought to obey his new Sovereign.
Col. 1:13 with 3:24  Cf. John 13:13