What
does God mean to me? Theology in
Practice
BR:
2 Cor 11:18-30 Song: "I want to be a worker for the
Lord"
I. Introduction
A. God
can not be ignored -- we have a choice to make. Dt 5:7
B. God
was never an impersonal deity -- He got involved with us.
C. God
expects us to live a spiritual life. Dt 6:4-8
D. God
in us, the hope of Glory Col 1:27
II. Body
A. Understanding
God means understanding ourselves.
1. Our
origins. Gen 1:26ff.; Acts 17:28
2. Our
purpose in life. 1 pet. 2:9; Eccl 12:13
3. Our
ultimate goal. 2 Tim 4:7-8; 1Cor 15:1-4, 50-58
B. Understanding
God means knowing and being known by Him.
Mtt
7:21-23; 2 Cor 10:17; Phil 3:7-11; 1 Jn2:4, 3:14; Jer 31:34
C. Understanding
God means becoming like Him.
1. A
change from our ways to His ways. 1 Cor 10:13
2. A
Great example. Mt 4:1-10; Heb 4:14-16
3. A
Godly life. Heb 12:14; Eph 5:2
D. Understanding
God will enable us to detect and exterminate sin in our lives.
1Tim
1:15-16; Eph 4:22; Heb 12:1-2
E. Understanding
God will allow us to obey His commands in Spirit and Truth.
1Cor
1:18-31; Dt 5:6-21; Matt 5:2-18;
F. Understanding
God correctly will help us to acceptably worship Him.
Jn
4:24; Acts 17:22ff.; Heb 11:6; Jn 4:22; Matt 15:7-9
G. Understanding
God will help us mature spiritually.
Eph
4:11-15; 2pet 1:1-8
H. Understanding
God will enable us to share Christianity with others.
1
pet 3:15; Jn 3:11-16; 2 pet 1:9-10; 2 Tim 3:14-15
III. Conclusion
A. Learning
about God will reinforce our faith.
B. Learning
about God will give us new goals of spirituality.
C. Learning
about God will give us encouragement to reach out to others.