The concept of holiness is central to all major religions. Holiness is associated with purity, perfection, and ultimate goodness. In Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, holiness refers to the divine nature of God, who is described as holy, strong, and immortal.

In Christianity, these three attributes of God are highlighted in the Nicene Creed which is recited during the celebration of Holy Communion. It states: “We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the virgin Mary, and was made man.”

The Creed goes on to describe the Holy Spirit as “the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets.”

The Holy Trinity – God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – is the ultimate embodiment of holiness in Christianity. The Father is the source of all holiness, the Son is the redeemer who made it possible for us to be holy, and the Holy Spirit is the giver of holiness and the guide who helps us live holy lives.

In Judaism, God is also described as holy, strong, and immortal. The Hebrew Bible uses the word “holy” to describe God’s otherness, transcendence, and moral purity. In the book of Leviticus, God commands his people to be holy, as he is holy: “You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy” (Leviticus 19:2).

The Jewish God is also described as strong and immortal. The Psalmist declares, “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold” (Psalm 18:2).

Similarly, in Islam, God is described as holy, strong, and immortal. The Qur’an calls God “Al-Quddus” which means “the Holy One” and “Al-Aziz” which means “the Almighty.” The Islamic concept of God is characterized by absolute unity, transcendence, and sovereignty. Muslims believe that God is eternal, uncreated, and self-sufficient. He is the source of all existence and the ultimate judge of all moral values.

In conclusion, the concept of holiness is fundamental to all major religions. In Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, God is described as holy, strong, and immortal. These three attributes point to the divine nature of God and his absolute perfection. Our human quest for holiness is ultimately a quest to be close to God and to reflect his character in our lives. As we strive to be holy, we are reminded of our need for God’s grace and the power of his Spirit in our lives.

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