PART I THE END FROM THE BEGINNING The Origin of Holiness The “hour I first believed” is a critical time in the life of any disciple. These first few weeks in the believer’s new life will likely determine the trajectory of his or her faith for a lifetime. The three chapters that follow show that the quest for holiness begins even before the moment of faith, is present at the hour of conversion, and defines the subsequent life of the Christian. Every genuine conversion begins with holiness in view.