| Knowing and Being
Known by God A. Nothing in the
universe matters more than knowing God.
B. He has revealed himself in striking ways that call for complete
realignment of our lives around him.I. Jude 24·25: The of ______God A. He is the God – “before all time
and now and forever.” B. He is
the absolute and exclusive God – “the only God.”I C. He is the God – “our
Savior.” D. He is the reconciling
God – “Jesus Christ our Lord.”
E. He is the God – “through.” F. He is the caring God – “him who is
able to keep you from stumbling. ”
G. He is the God – “and to present you blameless before the
presence of his glory.” H. He is
the fulfilling God – “with great joy.’
I. He is the God – “be glory, majesty, dominion and
authority.” II. Romans 16:25·27:
The ETERNAL of God A. He is “the
only wise” God. B. He is the God
– “him who is able to strengthen you.” 1. According to the gospel. 2. According to the preaching of Jesus
Christ. 3. According to the revelation
of the disclosed mystery that was kept secret for long ages. 4. According to the command of the eternal
God. C. He is the God – “to bring
about the obedience of faith.” D.
He is the glorified God – “be glory forevermore through Jesus
Christ!” III. Hebrews 13:20·21:
The ____of God A. He is the God –
“may the God of peace. ” B.
He is the resurrecting God – “who brought again from the dead our Lord
Jesus.” C. He is the God –
“the great shepherd of the sheep.”
D. He is the covenant-keeping God – by the blood of the eternal
covenant.” E. He is the God –
‘equip you with everything good.”
F. He is the sovereign God – “that you may do his
will.” G. He is the God –
“working in us that which is pleasing in his sight.” Conclusion:
A. Why? Why does nothing in the universe matter more than knowing God?
(2 Thes 1:5-10). B. Nothing in the
universe could be more devastating than hearing, “I never knew you”
(Matt 7:21-23). C. Those who have been
set free from the bondage of sin are “known by God”
(GaI4:B-9). D. How can we know that we
have come to “know” and “be known” by him? (1 John
2:1-6). |
