What does God mean to me? Theology in Practice Part 4 of 4 by Gary Rose

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.