The Sovereignty of God
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John 3:27
John answered and said, "A man canreceive nothing unless it has been given tohim from heaven.
This verse defies all of man‟s thoughts ofindependence.
Americans tend to think the United StatesConstitution and the Bill of Rights overrulesGod‟s law.
The rest of the world hold similar views.
Scriptures affirm that God is on His Throne.
He directs all things by His Word.
“Whatever the LORD pleases He does, Inheaven and in earth, In the seas and in alldeep places.”
Romans 11:36
Psalms 135:6
For of Him and through Him and to Him areall things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
Ephesians 1:11
The Lord had one plan from before thefoundations of the earth.
In Him also we have obtained aninheritance, being predestined according tothe purpose of Him who works all thingsaccording to the counsel of His will,
Acts 15:18
"Known to God from eternity are all Hisworks.”
John 17:24
"Father, I desire that they also whom Yougave Me may be with Me where I am, thatthey may behold My glory which You havegiven Me; for You loved Me before thefoundation of the world.,
Matthew 25:34
"Then the King will say to those on His righthand, „Come, you blessed of My Father,inherit the kingdom prepared for you fromthe foundation of the world:
1 Peter 1:20
He indeed was foreordained before thefoundation of the world, but was manifestin these last times for you
Ephesians 2:10
For we are His workmanship, created inChrist Jesus for good works, which Godprepared beforehand that we should walkin them.
Nothing happens by accident.
Whose in control?
The Lord is in total control, no exceptions.
Psalms 115:3
But our God is in heaven; He does whateverHe pleases.
Proverbs 16:4
The LORD has made all for Himself, Yes,even the wicked for the day of doom.
That God reigns in Heaven once wasconceded, but today it is more and moredenied.
Man‟s wisdom denies God‟s reigns on earth.
Man‟s wisdom says God is not the Creator
Man‟s wisdom says God is not in control -Only natural laws prevail
James 3:15
This wisdom does not descend from above,but is earthly, sensual, demonic.
When God is removed from His Creation,Chaos is rampant
Scenes of confusion on every side
Suicide
Murder
Deceit
Abortion
Fear
Sin becomes the norm among men.
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and impostors will growworse and worse, deceiving and beingdeceived.
Luke 21:26
“Men‟s hearts failing them from fearand the expectation of those thingswhich are coming on the earth, for thepowers of heaven will be shaken.
In the religious realm
After 20 centuries, Christ is still despised &rejected by men
In most pulpits, Christ is dishonored by awatered down gospel
Most churches are dying
Almost no one is making disciples
God‟s people are bewildered, helpless,powerless & captive
The cause: walking by sight & not by faith
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
But without faith it is impossible to pleaseHim, for he who comes to God must believethat He is, and that He is a rewarder ofthose who diligently seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6
Other results of walking by sight & not byfaith
Jude 1:8
Likewise also these dreamers defile theflesh, reject authority, and speak evil ofdignitaries.
Speaking evil of such as: President,Congressmen, Mayors, Law enforcement,Preachers, Deacons, Teachers andneighbors
Problems caused by evil speaking:
Disrespect for civil authority
Decay of parental authority
Disregard for God‟s Word
Irreverence and no respect
Lawlessness of every despicable sort
Self will
Self centeredness
As authority of God‟s Sovereignty is fadinginto background we begin to see in society:
Consciences seared
A total disregard for any authority
Not only will people do evil, butencourage others to do the same
People will not enter in to God‟sKingdom themselves nor will theyallow others to enter
To change things we must start with God &move toward man, not the opposite,because everything begins with God andends with God.
John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and theWord was with God, and the Word was God.
Hebrews 1:10
And: "You, LORD, in the beginning laid thefoundation of the earth, And the heavensare the work of Your hands.
Psalms 102:25
Of old You laid the foundation of the earth,And the heavens are the work of Yourhands.
2 Peter 3:5
For this they willfully forget: that by theword of God the heavens were of old, andthe earth standing out of water and in thewater,
Trying to work back toward God will seemfruitless
All of our spiritual problems begin with ourlack of faith.
Disappointments
Faith endures and overcomes:
Hardships
Heartaches
Loneliness
When we become occupied by anythingother than God, we have neither rest forour hearts or peace of mind.
If we are motivated or swayed by opinions& views of men, we have no rest or peace
Luke 14:26
"If anyone comes to Me and does not hatehis father and mother, wife and children,brothers and sisters, yes, and his own lifealso, he cannot be My disciple.
God has to be number one in our lives.
Man of faith vs. Faithless man
Believer Un - Believer
Spiritual minded Carnal minded
Uses God‟s standards Uses world standards
Says not my will, but Thy will
Says only I — Me —My
Fellowships daily with the Lord
Forgets about God until trouble arises
We must remember Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to pleaseHim, for he who comes to God must believethat He is, and that He is a rewarder ofthose who diligently seek Him.
To become all that Jesus died for us to be,we must believe and expect great thingsfrom a Great God.
To do this, we must first know Who Godand His Son, Jesus Christ is.
Secondly, we must know who we are inChrist.