This work of holiness in us is wonderful. It is a supernatural work and is known only by supernatural revelation. We must not be deceived by a false holiness. Holiness is not just a reformed life. Holiness is not only for this life, but goes on with us into eternity and glory.
Death has no power to destroy holiness.
Holiness, then, is a glorious work of the Holy Spirit. But the gospel simultaneously reveals the love and grace of God to lost sinners which is brought to us by the mediation of Jesus Christ. It is to invite and encourage lost sinners to believe and accept the way of grace, life and salvation by Jesus Christ. Cod requires us to be holy. He requires us to use constantly all those means he has given us by which holiness may be attained and increased.