Be Holy (Leviticus)

by Warren W. Wiersbe

Publisher:

Victor Books/Scripture Press

, 1994

Overview

Wiersbe's "Be" Series on the Old Testament—Practical, devotional, and concise describes the "Be" series. Each of these mini-commentaries contains a wealth of practical insight into God's Word.

Whatever else the professing Christian church may be known for today - great crowds, expensive buildings, big budgets, political clout - it is not distinguished for its holiness. Eight times in Scripture, God said to his people, "Be Holy, for I am holy!" The book of Leviticus teaches us how to avoid sin and how to grow in holiness. When this change occurs, the church and its people can become more like Christ and have a greater impact on the present world.

Be Holy first defines the concept of "Holiness" and then moves through the book of Leviticus with commentary. This resource brings new light to the often overlooked lists of Mosaic Law, which are still very applicable to the church today.

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Product Details

• Title: Be Holy
• Author: Warren W. Wiersbe
• Series: Wiersbe's "Be" Series
• Publisher: Victor
• Publication Date: 1996

About Warren Wiersbe

Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe is Writer-in-Residence at Cornerstone College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. He has pastored three churches, including the Moody Church in Chicago, and served as General Director and Bible teacher for Back to the Bible Broadcast.

Contents

Top Highlights

“We seek to live a holy life, not so that we can be recognized as ‘holy people,’ but in order to please a holy God. We live before Him openly and sincerely, hiding nothing, fearing nothing.” (Page 155)

“The Book of Leviticus explains five basic themes that relate to the life of holiness: a holy God; a holy priesthood; a holy people; a holy land; and a holy Savior.” (Page 10)

“Every true believer in Jesus Christ is a priest of God, with the privilege of offering spiritual sacrifices through Jesus Christ (1 Peter 2:5, 9). In the Old Testament, God’s people had a priesthood; but in the New Testament, God’s people are a priesthood (Rev. 1:6). Through faith in Christ, we’ve been washed (1 Cor. 6:9–11), clothed in His righteousness (2 Cor. 5:21), anointed by the Spirit (1 John 2:20, 27) and given access into His presence (Heb. 10:19–20).” (Pages 14–15)

“The key verses of Leviticus—‘Be holy, for I am holy’ (Lev. 11:44–45)—are applied to the New Testament church in 1 Peter 1:15–16; and the Book of Leviticus itself is quoted or referred to over 100 times in the New Testament.” (Page 10)

“A.W. Tozer once said, ‘If God were to take His Holy Spirit out of this world, much of what the church is doing would go right on; and nobody would know the difference.’” (Page 40)

Product Details

• Title: Be Holy
• Author: Warren W. Wiersbe
• Series: Wiersbe’s “Be” Series
• Publisher: Victor Books/Scripture Press
• Print Publication Date: 1994
• Logos Release Date: 2001
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. O.T. Leviticus › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Bible. O.T. Leviticus › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:29.8.1
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-04-13T14:38:09Z

About Warren W. Wiersbe

Warren W. Wiersbe (1929–2019) was an internationally known Bible teacher and pastor. He studied at Indiana University and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.

In 2002, Wiersbe was awarded the Jordon Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He was the former pastor of three churches, including The Moody Church.

For 10 years Wiersbe served as general director and Bible teacher for the Back to the Bible radio broadcast. He wrote more than 150 books, including the popular Old Testament "Be" Series and New Testament "Be" Series of expositional Bible studies, which has sold more than four million copies, and The Strategy of Satan.