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Review:
Last week we discussed the prior condition that defined and characterized our lives before Christ redeemed our Soul.
The Direction of the World
The Dominating power of Satan
The Desires of the Flesh
But now we are His workmanship
Near the end of the passage we dealt with is one of the more familiar New Testament verses found in Scripture.
We are His workmanship!
We are not, in our new creation something that man could concoct!
Only God could make what was made when he redeemed us!
Definition: Workmanship- Something that is manufactured!
Definition: Workmanship- Something that is manufactured!
Illustration: Something about the industrial revolution or the modern manufacturing process that allows us to have all of the modern convenience that we enjoy today.
However, none of this compares to what God has manufactured in us!
We want to look at 3 aspects of God’s work.
I. God’s Work for us
A. He loved us (v4)
“his great love”
Its a demonstrated love
Illustration:
A volunteer at Stanford Hospital, was present when a little boy decided to give the ultimate sacrifice because he loved his sister Liza.
The volunteer says the little girl was dying of a rare disease, with only one chance for survival—a blood transfusion from her five-year-old brother.
After the doctor explained what would happen during the transfusion, the little boy agreed to give his blood to save his sister.
He peacefully laid still during the transfusion.
After a while, he asked the doctor a question that gave great insight into his character, “Will I start to die right away?” Apparently, the boy thought he would have to give all his blood, but was willing to do so to save his sister.
(From Fresh Illustrations)
He peacefully laid still during the transfusion.
After a while, he asked the doctor a question that gave great insight into his character, “Will I start to die right away?” Apparently, the boy thought he would have to give all his blood, but was willing to do so to save his sister.
(From Fresh Illustrations)
Jesus laid down His life for you.
There is room at the cross for you.
Will you come to Him today?
Jesus laid down His life for you.
There is room at the cross for you.
Will you come to Him today?
Wilson, J. L. (2009).
Fresh Sermons.
Fresno, CA: Willow City Press.
B. He quickened us (vs 5)
“hath quickened us”
Def: Made Alive!
Spiritually we were dead and now spiritually we are alive!
Jesus raised 3 people from the dead (the widows son , Jarius’ daughter & Lazarus
All with his spoken word - an illustration of the resurrection power
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He exalted us (v6)
“raised us up together”
We were not raised and left in the graveyard - after Jesus raised Lazarus he sat with him and ate
Spiritually we sit where he sits
D. He keeps us (vv7-9)
“that in the ages to come...”
He saved you and he keeps you- This is for all eternity
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God’s Work in us
“we are his workmanship”
Definition: Workmanship- it means that which is made, a manufactured product.
His creation!
How does God work in us?
How does God work in us?
Ph 2:13
He uses 3 tools:
A. Through the Scriptures
Are you daily in the Word of God?
Are you allowing its truth to shape you and change you?
B. Through Supplication (Prayer)
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When is the last time you had a specific answer to prayer?
God’s people should be experiencing answers to prayer
C. Through Suffering
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The only way for you and I to die and for Christ to be manifest in our lives is for us to suffer
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All of God’s work in us, is for the purpose that God would work through us
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God’s Work through us
“created in Christ Jesus unto good works”
“It is faith alone that justifies, but faith that justifies can never be alone.”
We are not saved by faith plus good works, but by a faith that works.
Types of Works in the Bible
“the works of the law” - which cannot save
“the works of the flesh” -
“works of darkness”
“dead works”
“works of righteousness which we have done” - these look like good works but are done in our power
The works Paul is referring to here are distinct
A. Good works - “unto good works”
These are not manufatured in the flesh they are a byproduct of God working in and through us!
B. Prepared works - “which God hath before ordained”
God has a predetermined plan for your life and it is that you would produce fruit and good works through his power!
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Conclusion
God’s work for us (he loved us, saved us, exalted us and he keeps us)
God’s work in us (by the Holy Spirit- through the Scriptures, through Supplication & through Suffering)
God’s work through us (the good works we do that he planned for us to do before the foundation of the world)
Closing Question: Is sin working against you like it was before you were saved or id God working in and through you!
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