Well, Ladies and Gentlemen
Without holiness, salvation is impossible and eternal suffering awaits.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the dire consequences of living without holiness, warning that it leads to eternal separation from God and the unbearable torment of hell. He challenges the audience to consider the gravity of their spiritual state and urges them to pursue holiness with fervor, as it is essential for salvation and true happiness. Brooks reminds us that without holiness, we cannot see the Lord, and thus, we must strive for sanctification to attain eternal life.
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"Without holiness no one will see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14
Well, Ladies and Gentlemen--Do you think that it is good to
be going to hell--that it is good to be dwelling with everlasting
burnings--that it is good to be forever separated from the
glorious presence of God? Do you think that it is good to forever
lie a-sweltering under the wrath of an infinitely just God, and to
abide forever and ever under those pains and torments which
are endless, easeless, hopeless, and remediless? Do you think
that it is good to be fettered with devils and damned spirits for
all eternity?
"Oh no! this cannot be good! for the very thoughts of these
things are enough to raise a hell on this side hell--in our hearts!"
Oh then, with all your might press after holiness, and pursue hard
after holiness--as after the one thing necessary; for without holiness
you shall as certainly go to hell--as holy people shall certainly go to
heaven! Oh that you would forever remember this--that without all
question, you shall never be saved, unless you are sanctified; you
shall never be truly and eternally happy, unless you are truly holy!
"Without holiness no one will see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14
Sermon Outline
- The Dangers of Impenitence
- The Necessity of Pursuing Holiness
- Holiness is the one thing necessary
- Without holiness, salvation is impossible
- True happiness comes from being truly holy
Key Quotes
“Do you think that it is good to be going to hell--that it is good to be dwelling with everlasting burnings--that it is good to be forever separated from the glorious presence of God?” — Thomas Brooks
“Without holiness no one will see the Lord.” — Thomas Brooks
“Oh that you would forever remember this--that without all question, you shall never be saved, unless you are sanctified;” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Pursue holiness with all your might, as it is the one thing necessary for salvation.
- Remember that without holiness, you shall never be saved, unless you are sanctified.
- Seek God's presence and live a life that is pleasing to Him in order to experience true happiness.