Foundation Stones (pt.3) God's Purposes to Reveal and Redeem
The Foundation Stone (pt.3)
Text: Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: "Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily.
Introduction:
Review:
1. The Lord God is Sovereign (Rev.19:11-16) God has the right and power to do all that He pleases.
2. His Purposes Cannot be Thwarted (Ps.33)
What are God’s Purposes?
A. To __________ Himself – Resulting in _______
Father: Ex.33,34 (inspire) Son: John 1:14 (incarnate)
Spirit: Jn.14:15-18; Acts 1:8 (indwell)
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B. To __________ His People – Resulting in _______
Father: Gen.1:26; Eph.1:3-14 (elect) Son: Lk.19:9,10 (atone) Spirit: 2Cor.3:18 (transform)
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C. To __________ Creation – Resulting in ________
Father: Gen.1:1 (create) Son: Heb.1:1-3; Rev.21:1-5 (remake) Spirit: Jn.14:26 (enlighten)
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D. To __________ Forever – Resulting in _________
Father: Ja.2:12 Son: Isa.61:1; Spirit: 2Cor.3:17
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