Holiness is received by ____ to divine purposes and by ____.

• A. Con secration; Purification
• B. Faith; Works
• C. Repentance; Sanctification
• D. Purification; Consecration

Answer: (A)

Holiness comes as a person both dedicates themselves to God's purposes and experiences cleansing from sin. The first part, consecration, means setting oneself apart for divine service—placing God’s will above all else and committing to live for His plan. The second part, purification, refers to the cleansing from sin and defilement so that one’s character mirrors God’s holiness. Together, these two elements describe the full process of receiving holiness: a deliberate dedication to God coupled with purification that frees and purifies the heart.

That’s why consecration to divine purposes and purification is the best fit. Faith and works describe how a person is justified in some frameworks but don’t capture the dual act of dedicating oneself to God and being cleansed for holy living. Repentance and sanctification are related, but the pairing here emphasizes the initial act of setting apart for God’s purposes along with purification. A swapped order—purification followed by consecration—doesn’t align with the intended sequence in this teaching.