How Great Thou Art
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Sermon based off of Kevin DeYoung from T4G2018.
Welcome
Praise Song
Prayer of invocation
God of all Creation,
We come before you today to give you honor and praise. You are worthy of praise.
You are the source of all that is good. You are the source of all of our blessings. Thank you for every gift that we have been given.
We thank you for the opportunity to come and gather together this day.
We ask for your hand of blessing on this service.
We ask that you would guide and direct us by your Spirit so that it is full of worship, for your glory and honor.
Amen
Amen
Gloria Patri
Greeting
Choir
1st Scripture
Children - unchanging?
Hymn
2nd Scripture
6 “For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.
Mal 3.6
Message
Introduction
Introduction
Words matter
definitions matter
creeds
confessions
Apostles Creed
Luther
Doctrine…!
Doctrine…!
Doctrine…!
Allegan Bible Church Confession of Faith - Article 2 - Section 1
We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections
Belgic Confession - Article 1
We all believe in our hearts
and confess with our mouths
that there is a single
and simple
spiritual being,
whom we call God—
eternal,
incomprehensible,
invisible,
unchangeable,
infinite,
almighty;
completely wise,
just,
and good,
and the overflowing source
of all good.
Westminster Confession - Ch 2 - God / Trinity
I. There is but one only, living, and true God, who is infinite in being and perfection, a most pure spirit, invisible, without body, parts, or passions; immutable, immense, eternal, incomprehensible, almighty, most wise, most holy, most free, most absolute; working all things according to the counsel of His own immutable and most righteous will, for His own glory; most loving, gracious, merciful, long-suffering, abundant in goodness and truth, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin; the rewarder of them that diligently seek Him; and withal, most just, and terrible in His judgments, hating all sin, and who will by no means clear the guilty.
Words matter
II. God has all life,[25] glory,[26] goodness,[27] blessedness,[28] in and of Himself; and is alone in and unto Himself all-sufficient, not standing in need of any creatures which He has made,[29] nor deriving any glory from them,[30] but only manifesting His own glory in, by, unto, and upon them. He is the alone fountain of all being, of whom, through whom, and to whom are all things;[31] and has most sovereign dominion over them, to do by them, for them, or upon them whatsoever Himself pleases.[32] In His sight all things are open and manifest,[33] His knowledge is infinite, infallible, and independent upon the creature,[34] so as nothing is to Him contingent, or uncertain.[35] He is most holy in all His counsels, in all His works, and in all His commands.[36] To Him is due from angels and men, and every other creature, whatsoever worship, service, or obedience He is pleased to require of them.[37]
definitions matter
III. In the unity of the Godhead there be three Persons of one substance, power, and eternity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.[38] The Father is of none, neither begotten nor proceeding; the Son is eternally begotten of the Father; [39] the Holy Ghost eternally proceeding from the Father and the Son. [40]
Allegan Bible Church Confession of Faith - Article 2 - Section 1
We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections
Belgic Confession - Article 1
We all believe in our hearts
and confess with our mouths
that there is a single
and simple
spiritual being,
whom we call God—
eternal,
incomprehensible,
invisible,
unchangeable,
infinite,
almighty;
completely wise,
just,
and good,
and the overflowing source
of all good.
Attributes of God
We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections
Immutability of God
We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections
God’s Immutable Nature
The Immutability of God
PRAY
Phillips, Craig, and Dean
Lyrics
Apostles Creed
You are not a God, created by human hands
You are not a God, dependent on any mortal man
You are not a God, in need of anything we can give
By Your plan, that's just the way it is
You are not a God, created by human hands
You are not a God, dependent on any mortal man
You are not a God, in need of anything we can give
By Your plan, that's just the way it is
You are God alone from before time began
You were on Your throne
You are God alone and right now
In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
And you are God alone
You're the only God whose power none can contend
You're the only God whose name and praise will never end
You're the only God who's worthy of everything we can give
You are God and that's just the way it is
You're the only God whose power none can contend
You're the only God whose name and praise will never end
You're the only God who's worthy of everything we can give
You are God and that's just the way it is
You're the only God whose power none can contend
You're the only God whose name and praise will never end
You're the only God who's worthy of everything we can give
You are God and that's just the way it is
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
You are God alone from before time began
You were on Your throne
You are God alone and right now
In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
And you are God alone
Unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable
That's what You are
Unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable
That's what You are
Words matter
Unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable
That's what You are
Unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable
That's what You are
Words matter
“I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
definitions matter
Goals
Goals
Define
Doctrine
Defend
Apply
Prevent
Profit
Praise
= Main Text
PRAY
Define
Define
Why This Matters?
God
Man
Sin
Christ
Omniscience = all knowing
Omniscience = all knowing
Omnipresence = all present
Omnipotence = all powerful
Infinity = eternality
Immutable = does not change
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
cannot do some things
cannot decrease
cannot grow
14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’ ”
“I AM WHO I AM”
quality
quantity
19 God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?
8 “Remember this, keep it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels.
9 Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.
10 I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’
11 From the east I summon a bird of prey; from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose. What I have said, that I will bring about; what I have planned, that I will do.
Only one like Him
Only
19 God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?
“God is not man”
quality
25 In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
26 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them and they will be discarded.
27 But you remain the same, and your years will never end.
quality
Owner / owned
Ps 102
Eternal / temporary
8 “Remember this and stand firm, recall it to mind, you transgressors, 9 remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’ 11 calling a bird of prey from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country. I have spoken, and I will bring it to pass; I have purposed, and I will do it.
6 “For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.
Isa 46
quantity
17 So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath,
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Immutable in His:
Holyness
Justice
Love
Power
all his character!!
Defend
Defend
What about creation?
What about the incarnation?
What about scripture?
Lk 2.52
What about His desire?
Apply
Apply
to Prevent - His judgement
to Prevent - His judgement
Warning
to Prevent
7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
Are you counting on a God who changes His judgements for you!?
sanctification
to Profit - His own
to Profit - His own
Welfare
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath.
6 “For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Are you claiming your security in THIS GOD!?
to Praise - Him
to Praise - Him
Worship
17 So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath,
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath.
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
Is He not worthy of all praise and worship!?
Close
Close
You Are God Alone
You Are God Alone
Phillips, Craig, and Dean
Lyrics
You are not a God, created by human hands
You are not a God, dependent on any mortal man
You are not a God, in need of anything we can give
By Your plan, that's just the way it is
You are God alone from before time began
You were on Your throne
You are God alone and right now
In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
And you are God alone
You are God alone from before time began
You were on Your throne
You are God alone and right now
In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
And you are God alone
You're the only God whose power none can contend
You're the only God whose name and praise will never end
You're the only God who's worthy of everything we can give
You are God and that's just the way it is
You are God alone from before time began
You were on Your throne
You are God alone and right now
In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
And you are God alone
Unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable
That's what You are
Unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable
That's what You are
Unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable
That's what You are
Hymn
Offering
Offertory Prayer
Prayers / Praises
Benediction
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Choral Ben