The Pope is often addressed as “Holy Father.”
But Scripture is crystal clear: there is only One who is truly Holy, Jesus Christ, the Holy One of God.
In heaven, the angels and living creatures never cease crying:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” (Revelation 4:8)
And again:
“Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy.” (Revelation 15:4)
Jesus Himself is repeatedly called the Holy One:
- The demon cried out: “I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” (Mark 1:24)
- Peter confessed: “You are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:69)
- The angel announced: “The holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.” (Luke 1:35)
- Peter preached: “You denied the Holy and Righteous One.” (Acts 3:14)
Even the Old Testament declares:
“There is none holy like the Lord; for there is none besides you.” (1 Samuel 2:2)
Jesus also taught us plainly about titles:
“And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.” (Matthew 23:9)
All true holiness, all true fatherhood, flows from God alone. Jesus is the sinless, perfect, set-apart Holy One, fully God, fully man; who alone deserves our highest reverence.
Let’s keep our eyes fixed on Him. He is worthy. He is holy. He is Lord.
What do you think? Let’s discuss with love and Scripture as our guide. 🙏✝️
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