The Bible says that Christians are to imitate God in all we do. But what is God like? An exploration of the attributes of God will help us to know what God is like and understand who God intends for us to be. There is no higher or greater calling than to know God and reflect His image to the world. We reflect that we belong to God when we submit to His authority in our lives and live trusting that He is in control of all things.
Isaiah 44:6-8 ESV
6 Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: “I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. 7 Who is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and set it before me, since I appointed an ancient people. Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen. 8 Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? And you are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any.”
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Romans 8:28 ESV
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
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1. Sovereignty of God defined.
For God to be sovereign means that He has ultimate authority and control over all things.
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2. The Sovereignty of God Revealed.
In His Identity
In the Past
In the Future
In His Promises
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Isaiah 44:6 ESV
6 Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: “I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god.
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Colossians 1:16-17 ESV
16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
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Isaiah 44:7-8 ESV
7 Who is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and set it before me, since I appointed an ancient people. Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen. 8 Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? And you are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any.”
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Isaiah 14:24 ESV
24 The Lord of hosts has sworn: “As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand,
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Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Philippians 4:19 ESV
19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
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3. Responding to God's Sovereignty.
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Surrender your life to Jesus
Believe God will work all things out for our good and His glory
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Philippians 2:9-11 ESV
9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Romans 8:28 ESV
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
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Application:
Surrender your life to Jesus and live confidently that He’s got everything under control!