Honoring Parents (Part 5)

“Honoring God as a Parent” Exodus 20:12; Eph.6:1-3

Sermon Outline

God is Our Father

God has Parental Rights

God is Developing Our Character

God is Our Father

By Spiritual Birth—Jn.1:12-13; 1 Jn.5:1

By Spiritual Adoption—Rom.8:14-17; Gal.4:5-7

By Divine Election—Gal.1:3-4; Ga.3:26

God Has Parental Rights- Isa.63:16

The Right to Be Obeyed -Eph. 5:1; Php.2:15 ; 1 Peter 1:14-17; 1 Jn.4:7-15

The Right to Make Decisions for You (Adam-(purpose) dominion; Noah-(occupation)-ship builder-build an Ark; Abraham- (where to live)-Leave Father; and go to a land I will show thee- Moses- (calling)-Go tell Pharoah; David-(Position in life)-Sit as King; Jesus-die for humanity; Believers-(Who to love) Love One Another; love your enemy)

The Right to Discipline You—Heb.12:7-9; 2 Sa.7:14; Prov.3:12

God Has a Divine Purpose For You

A Present Walk of Faith—The Just shall live faith

Eternity With Him—Rev.3:21; Rev.21:7

Transformed into Christ—1 Jn.3:1-2; Rev.1:6