The Holy Things in Scripture – 11

. Church –

Ephesians 5:27

and to present her to himself  as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.

. Brethren –

1 Thessalonians 5:27

charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters

. Hands –

1 Timothy 2:8

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands  without anger or disputing

. Scriptures –

1 Timothy 3:15

if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church  of the living God,  the pillar and foundation of the truth.

. Calling –

2 Timothy 1:9

He has saved  us and called  us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done  but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

. Bishop –

Titus  1:8

Rather, he must be hospitable,  one who loves what is good,  who is self-controlled,  upright, holy and disciplined.

. Women –

1 Peter 3:5

this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God  used to adorn themselves.  They submitted themselves to their own husbands,

. Christ –

Hebrews 7:26

Such a high priest  truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners,  exalted above the heavens