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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ. The Glory and Majesty of God, Part 4. Worship begins with the fact that God is the Creator of all things (Ps. 95, 100, 148) Creation leaves those who do not worship God without excuse

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. The Glory and Majesty of God, Part 4 Worship begins with the fact that God is the Creator of all things (Ps. 95, 100, 148) Creation leaves those who do not worship God without excuse What God has created should cause us to be humble and worship God as it did Job (Job 38-42)

  3. The Glory and Majesty of God, Part 4 The immensity & precision of the Solar System declares God’s glory - Psalm 19 Make a scale model of the Solar System - www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/

  4. The Glory and Majesty of God, Part 4Selected Scriptures The majesty & glory of God displayed in His attributes compels worship of Him - Exodus 33:19-44:7 Moses experienced each of the attributes of the Lord proclaimed by Him in Exodus 44:5-7

  5. God is Holy Its root meaning is to be separate, to be set apart. God is intrinsically holy. Isaiah 43:15; 48:17, etc. The Lord is the Holy One John 17:11 - Jesus calls God, Holy Father

  6. God is Holy Jesus Himself is holy God’s holiness permeates every other attribute and is the motivation for many of His actions The response to God’s holiness is to worship Him in holiness (Ps. 29:2) and strive to be holy (1 Peter 1:16)

  7. God is Eternal God is infinite with respect to time Isaiah 43:13, 44:6 - The Lord is from eternity and is the “first and last” - He brackets time

  8. God is Eternal What is related to God takes on an eternal nature – His sanctuary (Ezk 37:28), Eternal life (John 10:28; 17:2) Worship is prompted by God granting eternal life through faith in Jesus - and a transcendent purpose of life

  9. God is Almighty Having authority & ability to accomplish, to demonstrate superior force Creation itself is an expression of the power of God (Romans 1:20)

  10. God is Almighty God Almighty (Gen. 17:1) is revealed in His covenants with Abraham - including having a son by Sarah God’s power over the false gods of Egypt is seen in the plagues (Exodus 9:16; Romans 9:17)

  11. God is Almighty His might is seen in His restoration of Israel & destruction of her oppressors (Isa. 49:26; 60:16; Jer. 16:21) Jesus’ power is seen in His ability to give eternal life (John 10:28) and receiving all authority (Matt. 28:18)

  12. God is Almighty Jesus’ will reveal His power when He returns from Heaven - Matthew 26:64 God’s power will bring about the humbling of every human whether willingly or unwillingly (Phil. 2:10-11)

  13. God is Omniscient God is infinite with respect to knowledge Isaiah 37:28-29 - God knew everything about the haughty Sennacharib of Assryia - and would destroy him Jeremiah 17:9-10 - God’s knows man’s heart which even man does not know

  14. God is Omniscient Confidence in prayer is based on God’s knowledge of our needs before we ask - Matthew 6:8; 1 John 3:20 God’s omniscience is frightening to the unbeliever and comforting to the Christian

  15. God is Omnipresence God is infinite with respect to space Jeremiah 23:23–24 - God fills the earth and the heavens, man cannot hide from Him

  16. God is Omnipresence Matthew 28:20 - Jesus promises to always be with His disciples Psalm 139:7-12 - man cannot escape the presence of God - which is a comfort those who love Him

  17. Sovereign God is the supreme ruler possessing ultimate authority and power to fulfill His will Deuteronomy 32:39 - God’s sovereignty over life and death separates Him from all false gods

  18. Sovereign His sovereignty over the future is a comfort and encouragement to His people - Isaiah 41:4; 44:6-7; 46:9-10 God’s sovereignty to fulfill His promises brings fear of His curses to those who disobey Him - Deut. 27-28

  19. Sovereign The security of the believer is solidly founded in God’s sovereignty - John 10:27-29; :37-40

  20. Conclusion God’s attributes prod humble worship of Him, those who recognize them should rejoice

  21. Conclusion God’s attributes are a warning to those resist worshiping Him - Heb. 12:29; 10:31 Pursue the fear of the Lord and set aside the foolishness (Proverbs 1:7)

  22. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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