1) God's glory refers both to His intrinsic attributes as well as the glory ascribed to Him by His creatures. We give God glory by recognizing and praising His attributes such as holiness, mercy, justice, faithfulness and more.
2) The primary purpose for humanity is to glorify God in all that we do. We glorify Him by magnifying His greatness before the world through our words and actions.
3) We should give God glory because He created us and everything else for His purposes. Since He made us and gives us all things, we ought to praise and honor Him with our lives.
This document provides guidance on how to give God glory. It discusses that God's glory is the manifestation of all his attributes, such as his holiness, mercy, justice, faithfulness and love. To glorify God is to praise and exalt his attributes. The document also explains that the supreme purpose of life is to glorify God, and that doing so leads to our greatest joy, as God offers himself as the one who can satisfy and make us happy. We should glorify God through living testimonies that magnify him before others. In glorifying God, we are enhancing his reputation rather than adding to his intrinsic nature.
This document provides details about an upcoming Sunday night service at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on March 30, 2014. It includes the memory verse for March and details for May 4th. The bulk of the document is a lesson based on John 20:19-31 about Jesus appearing to the disciples after his resurrection. It discusses how Thomas doubted until he saw Jesus himself. The document aims to encourage church attendance and faith in Jesus' resurrection based on this biblical story.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given on John 10 about Jesus being the true shepherd. The sermon discusses how Jesus died for his sheep in the New Testament, unlike Old Testament shepherds where the sheep died for the shepherd. It also references the resurrection of Lazarus as glorifying God and strengthening the disciples' faith. The sermon argues Christians should live abundant, victorious lives through Christ rather than in self-effort, and that God desires to use believers in powerful ways like He used Lazarus.
This document provides information from a church service including the sermon summary, announcements, and scripture readings. The sermon summary discusses Malachi chapters 3 and 4 and focuses on God purifying his people and the coming of Jesus as the Sun of Righteousness. The document also includes background on pastor John Piper and details about his cancer diagnosis and response of finding comfort in Christ. In under 3 sentences, this document covers a church service including the sermon on Malachi's prophecy of Jesus, announcements, scripture readings, and biographical information on pastor John Piper.
1. Peter encourages Christians to not be surprised by suffering, but to rejoice that they can share in Christ's sufferings and future glory.
2. He says that if believers are insulted for being Christian, they are blessed because God's Spirit rests on them.
3. Peter asserts that suffering can bring believers seven benefits, including loosening sin's grip, placing them in good company with martyrs, and allowing them to experience glory even now through God's Spirit.
This document discusses strategies for growing disciples through intentional relationships. It emphasizes that discipleship requires relationship, content sharing over time rather than just instruction. Growing disciples happens as life influences life through facing difficulties together. Effective disciple making involves committing to God, community and mission. Small groups, classes and programs can support this but are not the primary goal. The document provides examples of developing a discipleship culture through layers of engagement from individual spiritual growth to multiplying small groups.
This document discusses caring for orphans and widows as commanded by God. It analyzes passages from Job, James, and Moses that establish caring for the vulnerable as central to righteousness. The speaker argues that this standard of righteousness has not changed and encourages the congregation to consider how they can care for orphans, widows and the poor in their community. Images and quotes throughout reinforce the message that providing for the vulnerable is of utmost importance to God.
This document is a sermon about caring for orphans, widows, and the poor. It discusses passages from Proverbs, Mark, and 1 Corinthians that relate to glorifying God in all things. The sermon examines examples from the lives of Job and Moses in the Old Testament that demonstrate caring for the vulnerable as commanded by God. It emphasizes that providing for orphans, widows and the poor was not a suggestion but rather a demand in God's law. The sermon aims to show that caring for these groups remains an important part of righteousness and pure religion according to Scripture.
This document provides guidance on how to give God glory. It discusses that God's glory is the manifestation of all his attributes, such as his holiness, mercy, justice, faithfulness and love. To glorify God is to praise and exalt his attributes. The document also explains that the supreme purpose of life is to glorify God, and that doing so leads to our greatest joy, as God offers himself as the one who can satisfy and make us happy. We should glorify God through living testimonies that magnify him before others. In glorifying God, we are enhancing his reputation rather than adding to his intrinsic nature.
This document provides details about an upcoming Sunday night service at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on March 30, 2014. It includes the memory verse for March and details for May 4th. The bulk of the document is a lesson based on John 20:19-31 about Jesus appearing to the disciples after his resurrection. It discusses how Thomas doubted until he saw Jesus himself. The document aims to encourage church attendance and faith in Jesus' resurrection based on this biblical story.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given on John 10 about Jesus being the true shepherd. The sermon discusses how Jesus died for his sheep in the New Testament, unlike Old Testament shepherds where the sheep died for the shepherd. It also references the resurrection of Lazarus as glorifying God and strengthening the disciples' faith. The sermon argues Christians should live abundant, victorious lives through Christ rather than in self-effort, and that God desires to use believers in powerful ways like He used Lazarus.
This document provides information from a church service including the sermon summary, announcements, and scripture readings. The sermon summary discusses Malachi chapters 3 and 4 and focuses on God purifying his people and the coming of Jesus as the Sun of Righteousness. The document also includes background on pastor John Piper and details about his cancer diagnosis and response of finding comfort in Christ. In under 3 sentences, this document covers a church service including the sermon on Malachi's prophecy of Jesus, announcements, scripture readings, and biographical information on pastor John Piper.
1. Peter encourages Christians to not be surprised by suffering, but to rejoice that they can share in Christ's sufferings and future glory.
2. He says that if believers are insulted for being Christian, they are blessed because God's Spirit rests on them.
3. Peter asserts that suffering can bring believers seven benefits, including loosening sin's grip, placing them in good company with martyrs, and allowing them to experience glory even now through God's Spirit.
This document discusses strategies for growing disciples through intentional relationships. It emphasizes that discipleship requires relationship, content sharing over time rather than just instruction. Growing disciples happens as life influences life through facing difficulties together. Effective disciple making involves committing to God, community and mission. Small groups, classes and programs can support this but are not the primary goal. The document provides examples of developing a discipleship culture through layers of engagement from individual spiritual growth to multiplying small groups.
This document discusses caring for orphans and widows as commanded by God. It analyzes passages from Job, James, and Moses that establish caring for the vulnerable as central to righteousness. The speaker argues that this standard of righteousness has not changed and encourages the congregation to consider how they can care for orphans, widows and the poor in their community. Images and quotes throughout reinforce the message that providing for the vulnerable is of utmost importance to God.
This document is a sermon about caring for orphans, widows, and the poor. It discusses passages from Proverbs, Mark, and 1 Corinthians that relate to glorifying God in all things. The sermon examines examples from the lives of Job and Moses in the Old Testament that demonstrate caring for the vulnerable as commanded by God. It emphasizes that providing for orphans, widows and the poor was not a suggestion but rather a demand in God's law. The sermon aims to show that caring for these groups remains an important part of righteousness and pure religion according to Scripture.
Transformation: Forgetting What Lies Behind, Reaching Forward to What Lies AheadSister Edith Bogue
Week-long retreat for the Benedictine Sisters of St. Placid Priory in Lacey, WA. Focus on the dynamics of transformation, the forces that support it and those that hold us back.
This document provides the text and summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. The sermon discusses 1 Peter 2:1-10 and focuses on how believers are called to be living stones built into a spiritual house. It encourages Christians to hunger for God's word like infants crave milk and to accept the refining process of rubbing against other "stones" in the church.
This document discusses being a child of God and living authentically. It explores what it means to truly be through quotes on finding one's inner light and shining for others. The document discusses developing passions and courageously standing in faith online. It questions how our digital identities represent us and how we can build community and show love for neighbors both near and far through digital spaces. The discussion centers around living out one's identity in Christ online in a way that brings others to faith.
This document provides an explanation of the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13:1-13 given by Ray Stedman. It begins by giving context about Jesus teaching from a boat on the Sea of Galilee and the crowds listening to him. Stedman then explains each part of the parable: the sower represents anyone who shares the gospel, the seed is the word of God and the good news of the kingdom of Heaven, and the different soils represent how people respond when they hear the message. The explanation aims to convey that the invisible kingdom of God contains the answers people seek and the gospel is how we can understand and find righteousness in this kingdom through faith.
Discipleship and journeying in a digital age #Spiritus14Bex Lewis
This document discusses discipleship and journeying in a digital age. It references a talk given by Dr. Bex Lewis on this topic. The document contains various quotes and images related to spirituality, faith, and online presence. It encourages Christians to ensure their online activities reflect their faith and values as transformed followers of Christ.
The document is a summary of Hebrews 12:18-29 from the perspective of J. Vernon McGee's "Thru The Bible" program. It discusses how Hebrews chapter 12 focuses on hope, contrasting the old covenant given on Mount Sinai with the new covenant brought by Jesus Christ. Believers have come to Mount Zion and now find their hope in Jesus, the mediator of the new covenant, rather than in the old laws revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai.
This document provides a summary of Malachi chapters 3 and 4 from the Bible. It discusses the coming messenger who will prepare the way for God and purify God's people. It describes how God requires his people to bring full tithes and offerings. The people complain about serving God, but God says he will protect those who fear him. Chapter 4 predicts the coming day of the Lord that will burn like an oven for the wicked. It says Elijah will come first to turn people's hearts back to God. The document also provides background information on pastor John Piper and the title and scripture reference for one of his sermons on Malachi 4:1-3 about the rising sun of righteousness.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on dangers to avoid according to 1 John 2:15-27. The sermon discusses how there are three sources of temptation - the world, the flesh, and the devil. It notes how these sources of temptation correspond to different stages of life, attacking the body when young, the soul in middle age, and the spirit when older. The sermon encourages fleeing fleshly lusts when young, having faith to overcome the world in middle age, and fighting against the devil when older. It also discusses the process of salvation as justification of the spirit, sanctification of the soul, and glorification of the body.
The speaker discusses spiritual gifts, specifically the gift of prophecy. They argue that prophecy is still a valid spiritual gift today, defined as the ability given by the Spirit of God to publicly proclaim God's truth to others. They explain that in the Bible, prophecy referred to proclaiming both past and present revelations from God, not just predicting the future. When all Christians use their spiritual gifts, including prophecy, the church functions as it should to bless believers, witness to non-believers, develop leaders, and promote unity.
The document is a sermon that discusses Jesus' parable of the tenants from Matthew 21:33-46. It summarizes that Jesus told this parable in response to religious leaders questioning his authority. In the parable, a landowner rents his vineyard to tenants but they mistreat and kill his servants and son who are sent to collect the fruits. The religious leaders recognize Jesus is referring to them rejecting God and his prophets. The sermon examines what it means to daily take up one's cross by surrendering to God's will over one's own plans and ambitions.
3 The Purpose of The Church- DiscipleshipRick Peterson
The document discusses the importance of discipleship in the church. It begins by using a baseball analogy - that getting a person saved is like getting them to first base, but the goal is to help them progress all the way around to scoring, or spiritual maturity. However, many churches fail to support new believers in this growth process. The document then defines a disciple as a learner and follower of Jesus who actively applies teachings, and discusses that spiritual growth requires intentional effort, not leaving it to chance. It provides examples of practices that can help believers mature, and emphasizes the importance of God's word and accountability in growing closer to Christ.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on the scripture passage 1 Peter 3:1-12. The sermon discusses wives submitting to their husbands and having a gentle spirit as examples from Sarah. It also talks about husbands living with understanding and honor toward their wives. The sermon uses these teachings as instructions for living in relationship and examples of how marriages can withstand difficulties through obedience to God's word.
The document discusses the importance of spending time daily reading and studying the Bible individually, focusing on specific words or passages that God reveals to you, and reflecting on how to apply them to your life. It also warns about the dangers of becoming too dependent on church programs rather than developing personal spiritual disciplines. Willow Creek Church realized they had over-emphasized programs and not taught people enough about self-feeding through regular Bible reading and prayer in their own lives.
The document provides a summary of Acts 4:36-37; 5:1-12, 14a and includes commentary on integrity based on the passage. It then shares additional information, including an upcoming dinner event, a memory verse, and tips on scheduling portrait sessions. The summary concludes with brief reflections on getting older and quotes from commentaries on Acts 5.
1. The document is a summary of the sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on September 18, 2016. The sermon discusses 1 Peter 2:1-10 and focuses on believers being living stones built into a spiritual house.
2. It encourages believers to crave spiritual nourishment from God's word like newborn infants crave milk. Laying aside malice and deceit allows one to have this hunger.
3. Believers are living stones being fit together into a spiritual temple, with life's difficulties smoothing out their rough edges for eternity. Though rejected by men, Christ is the cornerstone of the church.
A short introduction to key ideas from Sherry Weddell's "Forming Intentional Disciples" in the context of discipleship in the Catholic faith. More resources available at: http://practicalevangelization.wordpress.com/tag/resources-for-intentional-discipleship/
The document is a Christian education bible study on Ephesians 3:14-21 about the Christian's potential. It contains 5 lessons that discuss the Christian's potential to have inner strength from the Holy Spirit, have Christ dwell in their hearts through faith, be rooted and grounded in love, comprehend all aspects of the gospel, and be filled with all the fullness of God. The lessons include scriptural analysis, discussion questions for youth, and space for notes. The overall goal is to help Christians understand and achieve their spiritual potential through diligent study of the Bible.
Pilgrims Progress - Ch 02 - Pursued by Obstinate and PliableMichal Lopianowski
Christian encounters Obstinate and Pliable who try to persuade him to return to the City of Destruction. Obstinate is stubbornly loyal to worldly ways and belittles Christian's faith, while Pliable is initially persuaded to accompany Christian but lacks true conversion. The two represent different responses to the gospel in the Parable of the Sower.
This document provides a lesson plan for a week exploring the concept of "every member ministry" and how each individual's experience contributes to the church's evangelism work. It discusses that every Christian has a God-given ministry and role to play in outreach. While some have special talents, working together through corporate strategies as a united church body encourages growth, accountability, and accomplishing God's objectives in sharing the gospel. God motivates and empowers believers to work as a team in witnessing to His great love for all people.
1) Paul encouraged believers in Philippi to hold forth and share the word of life (the gospel message), so that in the day of Christ (the judgment of believers' works) he would have reason to rejoice for not having preached in vain.
2) Paul saw himself as being poured out as a drink offering for the service and faith of believers in Philippi. Though imprisoned, he rejoiced and encouraged others to rejoice in sacrificing for the Lord, knowing greatest joy comes through greatest sacrifice.
3) True joy for believers comes from seeking God's will through sacrifice, not from favorable circumstances. Missionaries maintain joy through demanding conditions because they offer their lives as continual sacrifice
This document summarizes a sermon given on Philippians 3:9b about righteousness coming through faith in Christ rather than works of the law. It discusses faith being evidenced in invisible spiritual realities and provides examples from Hebrews 11 of people in the Bible who lived by faith like Abraham, Noah, Enoch and Sarah. Their faith was imperfect at times but God still credited it to them as righteousness. It also references a sermon or book about the gospel being found in the stars as God promised Abraham his descendants would be as numerous. The key point is that righteousness comes from God through faith in Christ.
Transformation: Forgetting What Lies Behind, Reaching Forward to What Lies AheadSister Edith Bogue
Week-long retreat for the Benedictine Sisters of St. Placid Priory in Lacey, WA. Focus on the dynamics of transformation, the forces that support it and those that hold us back.
This document provides the text and summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. The sermon discusses 1 Peter 2:1-10 and focuses on how believers are called to be living stones built into a spiritual house. It encourages Christians to hunger for God's word like infants crave milk and to accept the refining process of rubbing against other "stones" in the church.
This document discusses being a child of God and living authentically. It explores what it means to truly be through quotes on finding one's inner light and shining for others. The document discusses developing passions and courageously standing in faith online. It questions how our digital identities represent us and how we can build community and show love for neighbors both near and far through digital spaces. The discussion centers around living out one's identity in Christ online in a way that brings others to faith.
This document provides an explanation of the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13:1-13 given by Ray Stedman. It begins by giving context about Jesus teaching from a boat on the Sea of Galilee and the crowds listening to him. Stedman then explains each part of the parable: the sower represents anyone who shares the gospel, the seed is the word of God and the good news of the kingdom of Heaven, and the different soils represent how people respond when they hear the message. The explanation aims to convey that the invisible kingdom of God contains the answers people seek and the gospel is how we can understand and find righteousness in this kingdom through faith.
Discipleship and journeying in a digital age #Spiritus14Bex Lewis
This document discusses discipleship and journeying in a digital age. It references a talk given by Dr. Bex Lewis on this topic. The document contains various quotes and images related to spirituality, faith, and online presence. It encourages Christians to ensure their online activities reflect their faith and values as transformed followers of Christ.
The document is a summary of Hebrews 12:18-29 from the perspective of J. Vernon McGee's "Thru The Bible" program. It discusses how Hebrews chapter 12 focuses on hope, contrasting the old covenant given on Mount Sinai with the new covenant brought by Jesus Christ. Believers have come to Mount Zion and now find their hope in Jesus, the mediator of the new covenant, rather than in the old laws revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai.
This document provides a summary of Malachi chapters 3 and 4 from the Bible. It discusses the coming messenger who will prepare the way for God and purify God's people. It describes how God requires his people to bring full tithes and offerings. The people complain about serving God, but God says he will protect those who fear him. Chapter 4 predicts the coming day of the Lord that will burn like an oven for the wicked. It says Elijah will come first to turn people's hearts back to God. The document also provides background information on pastor John Piper and the title and scripture reference for one of his sermons on Malachi 4:1-3 about the rising sun of righteousness.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on dangers to avoid according to 1 John 2:15-27. The sermon discusses how there are three sources of temptation - the world, the flesh, and the devil. It notes how these sources of temptation correspond to different stages of life, attacking the body when young, the soul in middle age, and the spirit when older. The sermon encourages fleeing fleshly lusts when young, having faith to overcome the world in middle age, and fighting against the devil when older. It also discusses the process of salvation as justification of the spirit, sanctification of the soul, and glorification of the body.
The speaker discusses spiritual gifts, specifically the gift of prophecy. They argue that prophecy is still a valid spiritual gift today, defined as the ability given by the Spirit of God to publicly proclaim God's truth to others. They explain that in the Bible, prophecy referred to proclaiming both past and present revelations from God, not just predicting the future. When all Christians use their spiritual gifts, including prophecy, the church functions as it should to bless believers, witness to non-believers, develop leaders, and promote unity.
The document is a sermon that discusses Jesus' parable of the tenants from Matthew 21:33-46. It summarizes that Jesus told this parable in response to religious leaders questioning his authority. In the parable, a landowner rents his vineyard to tenants but they mistreat and kill his servants and son who are sent to collect the fruits. The religious leaders recognize Jesus is referring to them rejecting God and his prophets. The sermon examines what it means to daily take up one's cross by surrendering to God's will over one's own plans and ambitions.
3 The Purpose of The Church- DiscipleshipRick Peterson
The document discusses the importance of discipleship in the church. It begins by using a baseball analogy - that getting a person saved is like getting them to first base, but the goal is to help them progress all the way around to scoring, or spiritual maturity. However, many churches fail to support new believers in this growth process. The document then defines a disciple as a learner and follower of Jesus who actively applies teachings, and discusses that spiritual growth requires intentional effort, not leaving it to chance. It provides examples of practices that can help believers mature, and emphasizes the importance of God's word and accountability in growing closer to Christ.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on the scripture passage 1 Peter 3:1-12. The sermon discusses wives submitting to their husbands and having a gentle spirit as examples from Sarah. It also talks about husbands living with understanding and honor toward their wives. The sermon uses these teachings as instructions for living in relationship and examples of how marriages can withstand difficulties through obedience to God's word.
The document discusses the importance of spending time daily reading and studying the Bible individually, focusing on specific words or passages that God reveals to you, and reflecting on how to apply them to your life. It also warns about the dangers of becoming too dependent on church programs rather than developing personal spiritual disciplines. Willow Creek Church realized they had over-emphasized programs and not taught people enough about self-feeding through regular Bible reading and prayer in their own lives.
The document provides a summary of Acts 4:36-37; 5:1-12, 14a and includes commentary on integrity based on the passage. It then shares additional information, including an upcoming dinner event, a memory verse, and tips on scheduling portrait sessions. The summary concludes with brief reflections on getting older and quotes from commentaries on Acts 5.
1. The document is a summary of the sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on September 18, 2016. The sermon discusses 1 Peter 2:1-10 and focuses on believers being living stones built into a spiritual house.
2. It encourages believers to crave spiritual nourishment from God's word like newborn infants crave milk. Laying aside malice and deceit allows one to have this hunger.
3. Believers are living stones being fit together into a spiritual temple, with life's difficulties smoothing out their rough edges for eternity. Though rejected by men, Christ is the cornerstone of the church.
A short introduction to key ideas from Sherry Weddell's "Forming Intentional Disciples" in the context of discipleship in the Catholic faith. More resources available at: http://practicalevangelization.wordpress.com/tag/resources-for-intentional-discipleship/
The document is a Christian education bible study on Ephesians 3:14-21 about the Christian's potential. It contains 5 lessons that discuss the Christian's potential to have inner strength from the Holy Spirit, have Christ dwell in their hearts through faith, be rooted and grounded in love, comprehend all aspects of the gospel, and be filled with all the fullness of God. The lessons include scriptural analysis, discussion questions for youth, and space for notes. The overall goal is to help Christians understand and achieve their spiritual potential through diligent study of the Bible.
Pilgrims Progress - Ch 02 - Pursued by Obstinate and PliableMichal Lopianowski
Christian encounters Obstinate and Pliable who try to persuade him to return to the City of Destruction. Obstinate is stubbornly loyal to worldly ways and belittles Christian's faith, while Pliable is initially persuaded to accompany Christian but lacks true conversion. The two represent different responses to the gospel in the Parable of the Sower.
This document provides a lesson plan for a week exploring the concept of "every member ministry" and how each individual's experience contributes to the church's evangelism work. It discusses that every Christian has a God-given ministry and role to play in outreach. While some have special talents, working together through corporate strategies as a united church body encourages growth, accountability, and accomplishing God's objectives in sharing the gospel. God motivates and empowers believers to work as a team in witnessing to His great love for all people.
1) Paul encouraged believers in Philippi to hold forth and share the word of life (the gospel message), so that in the day of Christ (the judgment of believers' works) he would have reason to rejoice for not having preached in vain.
2) Paul saw himself as being poured out as a drink offering for the service and faith of believers in Philippi. Though imprisoned, he rejoiced and encouraged others to rejoice in sacrificing for the Lord, knowing greatest joy comes through greatest sacrifice.
3) True joy for believers comes from seeking God's will through sacrifice, not from favorable circumstances. Missionaries maintain joy through demanding conditions because they offer their lives as continual sacrifice
This document summarizes a sermon given on Philippians 3:9b about righteousness coming through faith in Christ rather than works of the law. It discusses faith being evidenced in invisible spiritual realities and provides examples from Hebrews 11 of people in the Bible who lived by faith like Abraham, Noah, Enoch and Sarah. Their faith was imperfect at times but God still credited it to them as righteousness. It also references a sermon or book about the gospel being found in the stars as God promised Abraham his descendants would be as numerous. The key point is that righteousness comes from God through faith in Christ.
The document is a newsletter from First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It includes the church's memory verse for February, details about an upcoming consignment sale to benefit the church, and ways for the Sunday School class to volunteer. It also shares thoughts about glorifying God, including that God's glory is intrinsic to his nature through his attributes like goodness, power, and majesty. Believers can enhance the teaching of God through godly living, though they cannot add to or diminish God's inherent glory.
The document discusses the concept of rewards in heaven and being judged for one's deeds at the Judgement Seat of Christ. It provides biblical references to support the ideas that believers will be judged for their works and rewarded based on their faithfulness and service to God. Believers are encouraged to focus on living for God to store up treasures in heaven and receive greater rewards and responsibilities.
This document summarizes a church bulletin that provides information about upcoming events at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, including a Sunday school luncheon, a patriotic concert and block party, and encourages bringing glory to God through good works. It also includes a summary of Ephesians 2:1-10 about what believers were, what God did, and what believers now are through faith in Christ.
This document provides an overview of the humanity and deity of Jesus Christ based on a sermon given on Easter Sunday. It discusses how Jesus was fully God and fully man, explaining the theological concept of the incarnation. It explores Jesus' dual nature as revealed through his physical attributes and emotions as a man, as well as his divine works and relationship with God the Father. The sermon emphasizes why Jesus' humanity was essential for him to serve as the perfect sacrifice and mediator between God and humanity.
The document provides an introduction to the Gospel of John. It outlines that John aims to convey that Jesus is fully God and fully man. It explores seven signs or miracles that Jesus performed to prove his deity. Each sign reveals an aspect of salvation: water to wine represents salvation through God's word; healing the nobleman's son represents salvation through faith; and healing the paralytic represents salvation through grace. The last four signs represent the results of salvation: feeding the 5,000 represents satisfaction; calming the storm represents peace; healing the blind man represents light; and raising Lazarus represents life. Overall, the document examines how John uses these signs to establish Jesus as the promised Messiah.
God alone deserves glory because He created all things and sustains all things for His glory. We should glorify God by praising His attributes as revealed in scripture and by living in a way that enhances His reputation before the world. Everything that God created was made to declare His glory through radiating His power, wisdom, love and other perfections. While some may not want to glorify God, all will glorify Him, either willingly or unwillingly, because He is worthy of all praise.
God's holiness is the essence of His nature and separates Him from all creation. It expresses His utter perfection and uniqueness. God calls us to be holy as He is holy by living set apart lives through our relationship with Jesus Christ. When we accept Christ, His righteousness is imputed to us and the Holy Spirit begins transforming us into His image through the process of sanctification. We must live distinct from the world by obeying God's commands and having conduct honorable among unbelievers.
1) God's intrinsic glory is the manifestation of the combination of all of His attributes such as holiness, justice, mercy, grace, etc.
2) We are to give God glory by magnifying and enhancing His glory before the world through our lives and testimonies. This shows His power and attributes to others.
3) We should give God glory because He created everything and deserves all praise and honor. Since He is the only God, to give glory to anything else would be foolish. All things were created to radiate His glory.
This document is a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on February 22, 2015. The sermon discusses committing one's way to God according to Nehemiah 10:28-39. It provides three challenges for the church's education department in 2015: memorizing monthly verses, sharing one's faith with one person per month, and having class members share how they've seen God at work. The sermon discusses the coming of Jesus, the importance of watching and praying, and inheriting the crown of righteousness. It relates these concepts to current geopolitical events mentioned in the Bible like the Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38 wars.
The document summarizes a sermon given on Malachi 1:1-11. It discusses how Malachi, as the last Old Testament prophet, delivered God's message to Israel during a spiritually silent period. The people questioned God's love for them, so God reminded them that He loved Jacob but hated Esau based on their character and desires. The sermon uses this passage to emphasize that God's love is shown through His actions in history, even if people doubt it, and challenges listeners to have hearts responsive to God.
This document provides a summary and analysis of the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13:1-13. It begins by providing context about the speaker and location. It then summarizes each part of the parable. The main points are:
- Jesus told this parable to a large crowd while sitting in a boat on the Sea of Galilee.
- The parable involves a sower sowing seeds, with some falling on different types of soil and having different outcomes.
- When the disciples asked why Jesus spoke in parables, he explained that some are given understanding while others are not. To those who have understanding, more will be revealed.
1. The passage discusses the characteristics of being a child of God according to 1 John. It emphasizes that believers can have confidence that they possess eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
2. Eternal life is described as knowing God and sharing in His divine life. It is a present possession, not just a future hope.
3. John wrote this epistle so that believers may be sure of their salvation and have the assurance that comes from God's promises.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on dealing with death based on the biblical story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11. The key points made in the sermon are:
1) Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead primarily to glorify God and demonstrate His power over death.
2) The resurrection of Lazarus strengthened the faith of Jesus' disciples and led directly to Jesus' crucifixion.
3) Christians who believe in Christ have also died with Him and been raised to new life, no longer bound by sin but empowered to live abundantly through Christ.
This document discusses salvation through Jesus Christ from several perspectives:
- Jesus is the author and perfecter of our salvation, laying the foundation through his death and resurrection.
- He is the cornerstone and bridegroom who establishes our relationship with God and ensures our destiny is transformation into his image.
- However, many conceive of Jesus in a man-made rather than biblical way, exchanging the truth about him for a culturally and politically correct version that cannot fulfill our deepest needs or be the solid foundation for our lives. To find true salvation we must turn from false comforts and accept the biblical Jesus who alone can reconcile us to God through his atoning death on the cross.
Peter writes that he intends to remind the church of important spiritual truths even though they already know them, because as long as he is alive he wants to stir them up through reminder. He knows his death is imminent, but he will make every effort so that after his departure they can recall these things. Peter and the other apostles did not follow myths but were eyewitnesses to Jesus' majesty at the Transfiguration, when God declared Jesus His beloved Son. Peter values having the prophetic word of Scripture even more than his experience on the holy mountain.
This sermon discusses the resurrection of Jesus Christ based on the account in Matthew 28:1-15. It provides historical context from Old Testament prophecies in Isaiah, Genesis, and Psalms to establish that Jesus' death and resurrection were foretold centuries in advance. The sermon examines details of Jesus' crucifixion described in Psalm 22 that were fulfilled and notes the empty tomb as historical evidence of his resurrection. It encourages believers to continue spreading the gospel so that the prophecy of all nations worshipping God may be fulfilled.
The document is a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on April 30, 2017 about remembering Jesus' sacrifice through communion. It discusses the biblical Passover story, traditions of the Jewish Passover Seder meal, and the significance of Jesus as the Christian's Passover lamb. The sermon examines Jesus instituting communion during the Last Supper on the night he was betrayed, linking Christian communion with the Jewish Passover tradition of remembering God's deliverance through symbolic foods and rituals.
1) The document discusses authority in the church and argues that ultimate authority belongs to Jesus Christ, not individual church leaders. It cites several Bible passages indicating Christians are brothers and sisters, not ruled by human authority.
2) Elders in the early church sought the mind of the Holy Spirit through discussion and unity, not individual dominance. A plurality of elders is advocated to prevent authoritarianism.
3) True authority in the church arises from godly example and persuasion, not commands. Leaders are to attract followers through inspiring devotion, not forcing obedience.
This document provides a summary and analysis of the book of Ruth from the Bible. It discusses key elements like Ruth representing the Gentile church and Boaz representing Jesus Christ. It explains how Ruth, a Moabite, finds redemption through Boaz despite the Law originally excluding her people for many generations. The document also references Pentecost and how Ruth came to be read during that Jewish festival due to its prophetic significance regarding God's plans for Israel and the inclusion of Gentiles in His kingdom.
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This document is a collection of tweets, images, and quotes about communicating the Bible and Christian faith online. It discusses finding God and Jesus online, sharing Bible verses on social media, having respectful conversations about faith, and living out Christian values like hope, grace, and the fruits of the spirit in a digital world. The document is licensed for sharing under Creative Commons.
The document provides an overview of the biblical account of Jesus' resurrection according to the gospel of Matthew. It references several Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah that were fulfilled by Jesus. The summary is as follows:
1) After the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene and another Mary went to Jesus' tomb and found it empty, having been opened by an angel who told them Jesus had risen from the dead.
2) The women told the disciples, and Jesus later appeared to them in Galilee as he had promised.
3) The chief priests bribed the guards to say the disciples stole Jesus' body while they slept.
4) The resurrection of Jesus is considered one
This document contains a sermon summary on 1 John 2:15-27 about dangers to avoid. It discusses how the world, the flesh, and the devil tempt people in different ways corresponding to the body, soul, and spirit. The sermon encourages resisting youthful lusts through flight, overcoming worldly temptation through faith, and fighting the devil through submitting to God. It provides biblical references to support resisting each source of temptation.
Genesis 2:4-9, 15-18 describes God creating man from dust and breathing life into him. God placed man in the Garden of Eden and allowed him to eat from any tree except the tree of knowledge of good and evil. The document provides commentary on man being uniquely created in God's image, as well as commentary on the creation of man from dust and God breathing life into him. It emphasizes that God directly formed man and gave him life, making man more than just physical matter.
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The document discusses prophecies from Isaiah about God restoring the heavens and earth and creating a new Jerusalem without weeping or crying. It then discusses passages from the New Testament about how believers should live in light of these prophecies, looking forward to Christ's appearing and purifying themselves. The document also provides summaries about the characteristics and features of Christ's future millennial kingdom based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation.
The document discusses the future reign of Christ on earth based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, and Revelation. It describes the main features of the future millennial kingdom as an earthly kingdom where Christ will reign for 1000 years after His second coming. Resurrected saints from all ages will reign with Christ on earth and assist in His rule. The kingdom will be a time of peace and prosperity without evil or harm.
This passage from Isaiah 58 discusses God's condemnation of empty worship rituals among his people that are not accompanied by righteous living and care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires loosening bonds of wickedness, sharing with the hungry, and clothing the naked. The prophet Isaiah lived during a time of rebuilding after the exile when the temple had been reconstructed but the city walls remained in ruins. God promises blessings of light, guidance, strength, and renewal for those who repent from sin and pursue justice. The sermon references other passages emphasizing that God desires mercy over sacrifice and that true salvation will come through God himself acting as righteous judge and redeemer through the coming Messiah.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Isaiah 58:1-12. It examines God's condemnation of hypocritical worship among his people, who were going through the motions of fasting and prayer but without true repentance or care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires acts of justice, mercy, and humility. The document places this passage in historical context during the post-exilic period when the temple had been rebuilt but Jerusalem's walls remained in disrepair. It concludes by connecting Isaiah's prophecy to the ultimate salvation God provides through Jesus Christ.
1) The document discusses Isaiah 53, which prophesies the coming of Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity.
2) It analyzes various verses from Isaiah 53 that describe Jesus' humble upbringing, rejection, suffering, and death on the cross in fulfillment of these prophecies.
3) The author argues that the chapter paints a clear picture of Jesus and his redemptive work, though some Jewish people did not accept that it referred to him.
This document provides an analysis and commentary on Isaiah 53:1-12. It discusses how this passage prophesies Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity. Some key points made include: Jewish people historically did not believe Isaiah 53 referred to Jesus as they were expecting a conquering messiah; the passage depicts the servant as having no beauty or majesty and being despised and rejected; it describes how he would bear our sorrows and be wounded for our transgressions so that through his suffering we can be healed. The document analyzes various verses in depth to draw connections between the prophecy and Jesus' life and crucifixion.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13. It summarizes that:
1) The passage promises comfort for God's people and the coming of a Messiah who will be a servant and bring salvation to all nations.
2) Jesus fulfills the prophecies as the suffering servant who is called and named by God from birth to be a light to the Gentiles.
3) The passage prophesies that the servant will be rejected but later worshipped, establish a new covenant, and guide God's people to salvation.
1) The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13 from a Sunday school lesson. It examines how this passage prophesies comfort for God's people through a coming servant Messiah and how Jesus fulfills this prophecy.
2) Key points include how Isaiah 49 promises a Messiah who will bring salvation for Israel and all nations, depicted as a servant who is named and empowered by God.
3) The document analyzes how Jesus fulfills this prophecy by being God's chosen servant who is rejected by men but brings salvation, being made a light to the Gentiles and worshipped by all through his death and resurrection.
This document contains the summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses Isaiah 46:3-13, focusing on God's care for his people and how he alone is worthy of worship unlike idols. It includes quotes from the Bible passage and hymns like "His Eye is on the Sparrow" to illustrate the theme that God watches over and protects believers.
This document provides a summary of a Sunday school class discussion on putting God first in all things and trusting in His care. It includes summaries of Bible passages from Isaiah, Psalms, and Matthew discussing not worshipping idols and trusting that God watches over His people. The hymn "His Eye is on the Sparrow" is analyzed, inspired by verses on God caring for even sparrows. The class discussed how tragedies can humble us and that God saves those who recognize their need.
God instructs Isaiah to comfort God's people with three messages: 1) God is sovereign and in control, even during difficult times. 2) God will fulfill his purposes, such as forgiving Israel and sending a Redeemer. 3) God will sustain his people, though all humanity is transitory except God's eternal word. The prophecy looks forward to Israel's restoration after the coming exile.
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03 March 23, 2014, How To Give God Glory
1. HOW TO GIVE
GOD GLORY
March 23, 2014
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
USA
MARCH MEMORY VERSE
John 14:6
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to
the Father except through me.”
What’s the number one thing?
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The glory of God!
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1 Corinthians 10:31 NKJV
31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of
God.
2. John MacArthur, Jr.
(Born June 19, 1939)
Radio program:
Grace to You
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In February we talked about God’s glory and in March we have been studying
selected wisdom passages in Proverbs; so what are the connections between
the two?
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Wisdom = seeing things from God’s point of view.
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3. The fear of the Lord = realizing that God is watching every thought, action,
attitude and deed that I do; being constantly aware of God – a reverential awe!
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Luke 2:52 NKJV
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
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Dr. Luke gives us a report about those silent years when Jesus was growing to
adulthood.
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4. Jesus grew:
1) in wisdom (mentally),
2) in stature (physically),
3) in favor with God (spiritually)
4) and man (socially).
In every area the Lord Jesus Christ was growing into perfect manhood.
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Matthew 3:16-17 NKJV
16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and
behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God
descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.
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17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in
Whom I am well pleased.”
Jesus was 30 years old at His baptism and this was before He began His
public ministry.
What had He already done that was so pleasing to His Father?
Matthew 22:35-36 NKJV
35 A lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 “Teacher,
which is the great commandment in the law?”
6. 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 NKJV
7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God
ordained before the ages for our glory, 8 which none of the rulers of this age
knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
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7. What is God’s glory?
(Review God’s Attributes)
Why give God glory?
How do we give God glory?
When do we give it?
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We found that there are two aspects to God’s glory:
1) The glory that He has in Himself – His intrinsic glory.
2) The glory that we are to ascribe to Him.
1) His intrinsic glory
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Isaiah 6:3 NKJV
3 And one (seraph) cried to another and said:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
The whole earth is full of His glory!”
8. God’s intrinsic glory is the manifestation of the combination of all of His
attributes!
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2) To glorify God is to extol (to enthusiastically praise) His attributes.
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Since God's glory is the combination of all of His attributes, we reviewed some of
those attributes:
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His Holiness!
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9. This is the only attribute of God that is repeated three times in Scripture.
His love won’t trump His holiness and God will not set aside His holiness
even for His mercy.
His Mercy
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His Justice
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First, God's glory is that which is His intrinsic nature, the sum of His
attributes.
Second, there is a glory which is given to God by His creatures.
God’s glory is the essence of His nature, and we give glory to Him by
recognizing (being aware of) that essence.
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By enhancing His name,
by exalting His name,
by lifting up His name,
by praising His name,
by honoring His name,
we give Him glory in the eyes of the world.
What does it mean to give God glory?
It means to magnify His glory before the world.
14. Philippians 1:20b-21 NKJV
20b with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body,
whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
[magnified = to cause to be seen as great]
It's a question of your testimony about Him.
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Paul says that his great passion in life (hopefully it’s also our great passion in life)
is that in his life Christ would be magnified - caused to be seen as supremely
great!
That is one reason God created us and saved us — to make Christ look like what
He really is — supremely great!
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15. Christ is glorified in you when He is more precious to you than all that life can
give or all that death can take away (to die is gain).
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God is not affected by the way we live but the world is affected by our living
testimony about God.
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Philippians 2:15b NKJV
15b that you are children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and
perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
We are not adding to His intrinsic nature.
We are enhancing His glory in the eyes of other men.
That is how we give glory to God.
But why?
16. What is God’s glory?
(Review God’s Attributes)
Why give God glory?
How do we give God glory?
When do we give it?
The supreme purpose (why) in life for any man or woman—for anyone who has
ever been born into this world—is to glorify God.
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17. Your mother probably taught you:
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But God is the one Being Who should toot His own horn because if God exalts
Himself, He draws attention to the One and only Person Who can make us happy
forever.
God does not only crave your adulation, He offers it as your greatest JOY!
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When God exalts Himself, it is the most loving act He can do because He is
exalting for us the only One Who can satisfy us fully and forever.
He is an:
1) infinitely glorious,
2) all-satisfying God,
offering us everlasting and supreme joy in Himself.
18. If we exalt ourselves, we are not doing a loving thing, because we distract
people from the One Person Who can make them happy forever, God.
He is not an egomaniac.
God does not only desire your adulation, He offers it as your greatest JOY!
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Psalm 16:8-9, 11 NKJV
8 I have set the Lord always before me (intentionally aimed at His glory);
Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will rest in hope.
11 You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
God’s design to pursue His own glory turns out to be love.
Our duty to pursue God’s glory turns out to be a quest for joy.
God’s love and our joy are wonderful reasons for God's self-exaltation.
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20. Other good reasons why we should give God glory: He made us.
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Psalm 100:3 NKJV
3 Know that the Lord, He is God;
It is He Who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
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Since God made us and gave us our being (and everything else), we
certainly ought to give Him the glory!
Why does God deserve the glory?
Proverbs 16:4a NKJV
4a The Lord has made all for Himself.
21. In Colossians 1:16 it says of Jesus, "All things were created through Him and for
Him."
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He made everything to bespeak His glory.
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Everything is to radiate His attributes, to show His power, to show His love,
to show His mercy, to show His wisdom, to show His grace.
Everything!
Psalm 150:6 NKJV
6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
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22. The humblest, and at the same time most balanced and capacious, minds, give
the most praise, while the cranks, misfits and malcontents praise the least.…”
CS Lewis
Corporate worship is the collective act of glorifying God.
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Some people will say, “I'll never glorify God. God’s people may glorify Him but
I'm not going to succumb to that kind of egotism.”
They may not want to give God glory, but they will, even if they don't choose to.
They'll just give Him glory unwillingly.
He gets glory out of everything and everyone sooner or later.
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23. Philippians 2:10-11 NKJV
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of
those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should
confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Is it possible to steal God’s glory?
Absolutely not!
“I will not give My glory to another.”
Isaiah 48:11 & Isaiah 42:8
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Everybody gets to the place where they give God glory, willingly or
unwillingly.
Wittingly or unwittingly.
But God especially gets glory from the righteous.
The righteous willingly give Him glory and that pleases Him!
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24. We are His righteous people willingly declaring His praise because:
1) He created us,
2) He created us to give Himself glory,
3) He'll get it anyway.
We also ought to give God glory because He judges those who don't willfully
give Him glory.
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If a person refuses to willingly give God glory, God gets His glory anyway but in
the end He also judges that person.
That's serious!
Revelation 14:7 NKJV
7 … “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and
worship Him Who made heaven and earth,
Either give God the glory He demands and deserves or face God’s wrath!
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25. What is God’s glory?
(Review God’s Attributes)
Why give God glory?
How do we give God glory?
When do we give it?
How do we give glory to God?
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The Bible does not tell us what glorifies God the most so we can’t say what one
thing glorifies God the most.
God is glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.
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Luke 15:7 NKJV
7 I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who
repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
26. Certainly one way to glorify God is to receive Jesus Christ as Savior and as Lord
of your life!
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Another way that we give God glory is by intentionally aiming our lives at
glorifying Him.
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What does intentionally aiming your life at glorifying God include?
The memory verse we are learning this year, 1 Corinthians 10:31, says
everything is included.
1 Corinthians 10:31 NKJV
31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of
God.
27. The point of our memory verse is not only to eat to the glory of God nor to just
drink to the glory of God but the point is that whatever you do, even as routine
as eating and drinking, ought to be done to His glory.
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That is what is meant by intentionally aiming at His glory.
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We will then say to ourselves all the time, “We want to do this for His glory and
we want to do that for His glory.”
Even Jesus said in John 8:50 (Weymouth NT)
50 “I am not aiming at glory for Myself: there is One Who aims at glory for Me--
and Who judges.”
When you aim at God's glory, that automatically means that you aim away from
your own glory (vainglory).
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28. John 7:18 NKJV
18 He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He Who seeks the glory of
the One Who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.
In other words, Jesus is saying:
“I live to bring God glory.
I live to radiate His attributes.
I live to adorn the doctrine of God.
I live to exalt God and honor God in the eyes of the world.
This is the purpose of My life.”
Jesus
God is the ultimate end of all actions.
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It is glorifying to God when we aim purely at His glory.
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30. As Jesus did, will you be able to say to God at the end of your life, “I have
accomplished the work You sent me to do.”?
And God will say to you:
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We also bring glory to God by worshipping Him.
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Jesus Said,
John 4:23-24 NKJV
23 But the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is
seeking such to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must
worship in spirit and truth.”
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31. Worship is far more than praising, singing, and praying to God.
Worship is a lifestyle of enjoying God.
When you use your life for His glory, everything you do (1 Corinthians 10:31) can
become an act of worship.
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We can bring glory to God by loving other believers.
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Romans 15:7 NKJV
7 Therefore receive one another (with a friendly reception), just as Christ also
received us, to the glory of God.
We bring glory to God when we become like Christ.
2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV
18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord,
are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the
Spirit of the Lord.
The phrase “are being transformed” translates a Greek verb, metamorphoo, and
refers to our progressive sanctification.
32. The Christian life is a continual process of growing into the image of the Lord
Jesus Christ, ascending from one level of glory to another (from glory to glory).
Spiritual maturity is simply concentrating and focusing on the Person of God until
we are caught up in His majesty and His glory.
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Spiritual maturity is becoming like Jesus in the way we think, feel and act.
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The more you develop Christlike character, the more you will bring glory to God.
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33. Romans 8:28-30 NKJV
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to
those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He
also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the
firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He
also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified,
these He also glorified.
We bring glory to God by serving others with our gifts.
2 Corinthians 8:19b NKJV
19b this gift, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself
Each of us was uniquely designed by God with talents, gifts, skills, and
abilities.
God didn’t give you your abilities for selfish purposes.
We bring glory to God by telling others about Him.
II Corinthians 4:15 NKJV
15 For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many
(us), may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.
God doesn’t want His love and purposes kept a secret.
Once we know the truth, He expects us to share it with others. (mina Luke 19)
God does not call anyone to become a silent follower.
We are called to go and make disciples!
Matthew 28:19-20
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34. As we allow Christ to work out His purposes in our lives, glorifying God will
become our lifestyle.
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Give Him the glory everyday!
Pray for that everyday.
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Glorifying God is the end result of the Christian life!
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