God Has Spoken

Introduction:
Our series on grace is at the very heart & core of redemption. (Rom. 5:8) It is impossible to discuss the idea of God without dealing with authority. “God” expresses sovereignty; absoluteness; the climax of all that is good & right. Our very being depends upon Him. How can we know what He wants of us? He must first tell us.

I. God has ________________ His will.
    A. Rom. 9:19-21—note the sovereign power & _______________ of God.
    B. Hab. 2:20—God does the _____________! He is in charge & control!
    C. There is no way we can know His will unless He ______________ Himself to us. 1 Cor. 2:11-12
    D. ____________ is the ultimate revelation of God to man. John 14:8-9
        1. We see God in Jesus’ teaching; His self _____________; His compassion; His love!
        2. We see the kind of thoughts/attitudes/conduct we must possess!
        3. 1 Tim. 3:16—Jesus ________________ it to us!

II. If God has spoken, what _____________________ is upon me?
    A. God has made His will _______________________.
        1. Scripture can be understood. __________ thought so!
            a) 2 Pet. 1:13-15; 3:1-2
        2. __________ thought so—Eph. 3:1-4
        3. __________ thought so—John 20:30-31
    B. I have the responsibility to approach God’s word ________________!
        1. What does the Bible say? We must listen to God!
        2. Lk. 9:44-45; Mk. 9:31-32—why could they not understand it?
        3. Mt. 13:15—why was it hidden? Because they didn’t _______ ____!

III. How do we treat God?
    A. The way we treat _______ _______ shows how we treat ________.
    B. Js. 2:1-9—it is wrong to show _____________.
        1. 2:10—what’s the point here? 11-12 God gave us some _________.
        2. Since God gave us laws—we have no right to pick/choose what we want to obey.
        3. 2:11-12—people not only disrespected the law—but disrespected the lawmaker Himself!
        4. We are judged _______ the law; we are not a judge _____ of the law to select what we desire!
        5. See also 4:10-12
    C. ___________ is the one to whom we must look. We’ll be judged by His ______! John 12:48

IV. God’s message is the most important thing on earth!
A. We must pay attention! Nothing is more important in life than God’s ____________!
B. Too often, we treat it as no big deal. See Heb. 2:1-3

Conclusion:
    A. God’s message has been communicated in an understandable fashion. We can put it to use!
    B. We are judged by our response to His word. This is the most important thing in life!
    C. Have you responded?



God Has Spoken Introduction: Our series on grace is at the very heart & core of redemption. (Rom. 5:8) It is impossible to discuss the idea of God without dealing with authority. “God” expresses sovereignty; absoluteness; the climax of all that is good & right. Our very being depends upon Him. How can we know what He wants of us? He must first tell us. I. God has ________________ His will. A. Rom. 9:19-21—note the sovereign power & _______________ of God. B. Hab. 2:20—God does the _____________! He is in charge & control! C. There is no way we can know His will unless He ______________ Himself to us. 1 Cor. 2:11-12 D. ____________ is the ultimate revelation of God to man. John 14:8-9 1. We see God in Jesus’ teaching; His self _____________; His compassion; His love! 2. We see the kind of thoughts/attitudes/conduct we must possess! 3. 1 Tim. 3:16—Jesus ________________ it to us! II. If God has spoken, what _____________________ is upon me? A. God has made His will _______________________. 1. Scripture can be understood. __________ thought so! a) 2 Pet. 1:13-15; 3:1-2 2. __________ thought so—Eph. 3:1-4 3. __________ thought so—John 20:30-31 B. I have the responsibility to approach God’s word ________________! 1. What does the Bible say? We must listen to God! 2. Lk. 9:44-45; Mk. 9:31-32—why could they not understand it? 3. Mt. 13:15—why was it hidden? Because they didn’t _______ ____! III. How do we treat God? A. The way we treat _______ _______ shows how we treat ________. B. Js. 2:1-9—it is wrong to show _____________. 1. 2:10—what’s the point here? 11-12 God gave us some _________. 2. Since God gave us laws—we have no right to pick/choose what we want to obey. 3. 2:11-12—people not only disrespected the law—but disrespected the lawmaker Himself! 4. We are judged _______ the law; we are not a judge _____ of the law to select what we desire! 5. See also 4:10-12 C. ___________ is the one to whom we must look. We’ll be judged by His ______! John 12:48 IV. God’s message is the most important thing on earth! A. We must pay attention! Nothing is more important in life than God’s ____________! B. Too often, we treat it as no big deal. See Heb. 2:1-3 Conclusion: A. God’s message has been communicated in an understandable fashion. We can put it to use! B. We are judged by our response to His word. This is the most important thing in life! C. Have you responded?