Good God

Our Good God

Text: James 1:16-18 (NIV)

16Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. 17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

I.        Introduction:

II.      Appreciate The Goodness Of God: His Nature

A.      An Error To Avoid: Make No Mistake

B.      A Truth To Embrace: Mark My Words

III.   Appreciate The Blessings Of God: His Gifts

A.      Delight In The Gifts

1.       Gifts Given From Above

2.       Gifts Given Out Of Goodness

3.       Gifts Given That Are Perfect

B.      Delight In The Giver

1.       Delighting In His provision: Recognize Your Source

2.       Delighting In His constancy: Depend On His Stability

IV.    Appreciate The Salvation Of God: His Child

A.      God’s Child By His Choice

B.      God’s Child Through His Word

C.      God’s Child For His Glory

V.      Conclusion: