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Angels in the Bible are shown to be constantly praising God, calling him "holy, holy, holy." What does this mean?
Key Points:
- Heaven’s angels say “holy, holy, holy.” (Isaiah 6:2-3; Revelation 4:8.)
- Angels attend the throne of God. Their task is to continually praise God.
- The importance of God’s holiness. The threefold repetition of “holy” is a forceful declaration of God’s holy nature. God’s holiness is not a casual topic. He is infinitely unique, distinct, sacred, and worthy of our worship.
- The perfection of God’s holiness. God’s holiness is the holiest possible expression of what holiness is.
- The triune nature of God may be implied by the threefold repetition of “holy.”
- The consistency of God. God is portrayed as one who does not change in both the Old and New Testaments.
Quote This:
Revelation 4:8 Each of these living beings had six wings, and their wings were covered all over with eyes, inside and out. Day after day and night after night they keep on saying, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty–the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.”
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What do you think “holiness” means?” Explain.
- How do you understand the holiness of God? Explain.
- Read Revelation 4:8. Why do you think the angels emphasize God’s holiness and not one of his other attributes?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
