In his sermon on pursuing holiness, John Bevere focuses on the importance of living a life separated for God rather than simply having a saved "position" in Christ. He teaches that true holiness is an active pursuit motivated by intimacy with God and the fear of the Lord. 

Key takeaways from the sermon
A doorway to intimacy: Bevere argues that holiness is not a burdensome set of rules but a "passageway into what's most important—the heart of God". He uses the analogy of a marriage, noting that intimacy with a spouse requires exclusive loyalty and devotion, which is the same as the complete heart God asks of believers.

Behavioral vs. positional holiness: He clarifies the distinction between being made holy (positional holiness) and living a holy life (behavioral holiness). The sermon emphasizes that while salvation makes us holy in position, it must be followed by the active pursuit of holy behavior. True closeness with God requires both.

Fearing God: A healthy, reverent fear of God is a foundational motivation for pursuing holiness. This is not a terror of God, but a profound respect that maintains a believer's "set apartness" for the Father. Bevere explains that the fear of the Lord is what helps us walk away from sin and into God's grace.

The pursuit is a "chase": Based on Hebrews 12:14, Bevere highlights that the Greek word for "pursue" means "to chase after with the intent to apprehend." This implies an intense and urgent effort, not a passive or half-hearted one.

Grace for the journey: Bevere teaches that the pursuit of holiness is not based on our own efforts but is enabled by God's grace. This grace empowers believers to do what they cannot do on their own, allowing them to live a godly lifestyle and develop a virtuous character.