Speaker: Zac Poonen
Title: The Goodness of God Is His Holiness
Date: 01/10/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Zac Poonen teaches that God's true goodness is revealed through His holiness, not merely His blessing or provision. Using Isaiah 6 and Revelation 4 as examples, he emphasizes that Christians must pursue complete purity and freedom from sin in thoughts, words, motives, and attitudes—both individually and corporately in the local church—reflecting Jesus' perfect character.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Isaiah pronouncing woes before his visionIn Isaiah chapter 5, the prophet repeatedly pronounces woes against the people of Israel for their actions.Isaiah 5:8
The vision of heaven in Isaiah 6Isaiah sees a vision of heaven where angels use four of their six wings to cover themselves completely, emphasizing reverence.
Woe is meComing into God's presence makes Isaiah aware of his own shortcomings, causing him to cry out 'woe is me' instead of judging others.
God is good versus God is holySinging that God is good all the time can lead to backsliding if goodness is misunderstood, whereas heaven declares that God is holy.
Only God is goodJesus noted that only God is good, and heaven understands this goodness as absolute holiness and total purity in thoughts, words, and motives.
Heavenly declarations in Isaiah and RevelationBoth Isaiah and the Apostle John centuries later witness heaven declaring 'holy, holy, holy' rather than 'good, good, good.'Revelation 4:8
A mother's love as a picture of God's goodnessJust as a mother loves her child by wanting them completely free from sickness and wrong, God's goodness wants us entirely free from sin.
Isaiah's transformed ministryAfter recognizing his uncleanness and being touched by God, Isaiah continued his prophetic ministry for another 60 chapters with a changed perspective.
The Holy SpiritAlthough the Holy Spirit has many comforting and loving qualities, God specifically selected the word 'holy' to name Him.
Our call to be witnesses of holinessBelievers are called to emphasize and represent holiness in thoughts, motives, and attitudes in a world where modern Christendom largely neglects it.
Speaker: Zac Poonen
Title: The Goodness of God Is His Holiness
Date: 01/10/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Zac Poonen teaches that God's true goodness is revealed through His holiness, not merely His blessing or provision. Using Isaiah 6 and Revelation 4 as examples, he emphasizes that Christians must pursue complete purity and freedom from sin in thoughts, words, motives, and attitudes—both individually and corporately in the local church—reflecting Jesus' perfect character.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Isaiah pronouncing woes before his visionIn Isaiah chapter 5, the prophet repeatedly pronounces woes against the people of Israel for their actions.Isaiah 5:8
The vision of heaven in Isaiah 6Isaiah sees a vision of heaven where angels use four of their six wings to cover themselves completely, emphasizing reverence.
Woe is meComing into God's presence makes Isaiah aware of his own shortcomings, causing him to cry out 'woe is me' instead of judging others.
God is good versus God is holySinging that God is good all the time can lead to backsliding if goodness is misunderstood, whereas heaven declares that God is holy.
Only God is goodJesus noted that only God is good, and heaven understands this goodness as absolute holiness and total purity in thoughts, words, and motives.
Heavenly declarations in Isaiah and RevelationBoth Isaiah and the Apostle John centuries later witness heaven declaring 'holy, holy, holy' rather than 'good, good, good.'Revelation 4:8
A mother's love as a picture of God's goodnessJust as a mother loves her child by wanting them completely free from sickness and wrong, God's goodness wants us entirely free from sin.
Isaiah's transformed ministryAfter recognizing his uncleanness and being touched by God, Isaiah continued his prophetic ministry for another 60 chapters with a changed perspective.
The Holy SpiritAlthough the Holy Spirit has many comforting and loving qualities, God specifically selected the word 'holy' to name Him.
Our call to be witnesses of holinessBelievers are called to emphasize and represent holiness in thoughts, motives, and attitudes in a world where modern Christendom largely neglects it.
