New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

Posted on Thu, Apr 8, 2004

Bible Study April 7: The Reason For Everything

Taught by Rev. Mark Porter, Asst. Pastor

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Points to Ponder

I.� Define the �glory of God�

����It�s who God is.� It�s the external manifestation of God�s internal�

��� qualities.� He�s powerful, loving, merciful and everlasting.�

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II. Where is the glory of God?

����It�s everywhere and in everything.� (Exodus 33:18-23; 40:34-38;

��� 2 Chronicles 5:13-14)

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God�s glory is best seen in Jesus Christ. (Hebrew 1:1-3; John 1:14)

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In the entire universe, only two of God�s creations fail to bring glory to Him:� fallen angels (demons) and us (people). (Romans 3:23)

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III. How can I bring Glory to God?

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1.����� Worshipping Him (Romans 6:13)

2.����� Loving Other Believers (Romans 15:7)

3.����� Becoming like Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18)

4.����� Serving Others with our Gifts (1 Peter 4:10-11)

5.����� Telling Others about Him (2 Corinthians 4:15)

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IV. What will you live for?�

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1.����� Living for God requires a change of priorities

2.����� God will give you everything you need to live for him

3.����� God loves you and that he made you for His purposes

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