Holiness Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on holiness bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 1 Peter 1:15 (KJV)
What does 1 Peter 1:15-16 say God calls us to be?
Answer: Holy in all manner of conversation
Study note. But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. (1 Peter 1:15-16)
Lesson 2 · Leviticus 11:44 (KJV)
What did God command Israel in Leviticus 11:44?
Answer: Be holy; for I am holy
Study note. For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy. (Leviticus 11:44)
Lesson 3 · Hebrews 12:14 (KJV)
What does Hebrews 12:14 say to follow after?
Answer: Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord
Study note. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14)
Lesson 4 · 2 Corinthians 7:1 (KJV)
What does 2 Corinthians 7:1 call us to cleanse ourselves from?
Answer: All filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God
Study note. Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (2 Corinthians 7:1)
Lesson 5 · Psalms 99:5 (KJV)
What does Psalm 99:5 say about God's footstool?
Answer: He is holy
Study note. Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. (Psalm 99:5)
Lesson 6 · Isaiah 6:3 (KJV)
What does Isaiah 6:3 say the seraphim cry?
Answer: Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory
Study note. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. (Isaiah 6:3)
Lesson 7 · Romans 12:1 (KJV)
What does Romans 12:1 say to present our bodies as?
Answer: A living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God
Study note. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:1)
Lesson 8 · 1 Thessalonians 3:13 (KJV)
What does 1 Thessalonians 3:13 say God establish our hearts in?
Answer: Holiness
Study note. To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. (1 Thessalonians 3:13)
Lesson 9 · Titus 2:14 (KJV)
What does Titus 2:14 say Christ gave Himself to purify?
Answer: A peculiar people, zealous of good works
Study note. Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. (Titus 2:14)
Lesson 10 · Revelation 4:8 (KJV)
What does Revelation 4:8 say the four living creatures cry?
Answer: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come
Study note. And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. (Revelation 4:8)
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does holiness bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?