Thankful to the God of Trinity 1 God

Thankful to the God of Trinity

1. God of Creation

a. When, who, what? Genesis 1: 1 - In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth

b. How? • Psalms 33: 6 • “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. ”

It is very good! • Genesis 1: 31 • “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. ”

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1 st communion on the moon • John 15: 5 • “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me”

2. Son of God Our Lord Jesus Christ

Disobedience • Romans 3: 23 • “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, ” Romans 3: 23

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Holiness

Globe of Sin

Jesus teaching of contrasts In his world In our world • • • • Light Selfless Save Humble Forgive To die Eternal Dark Self Condemned Prideful Revenge In order to live Present

Who should be on the cross?

• Ephesians 1: 19 -20 • “and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,

3. Holy Spirit Indwelled in us

About the Holy Spirit • How old? • What does He do?

a. Spirit in Creation • Genesis 1: 2 • “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. ”

hovering 1. (v. i)To hang fluttering in the air, or on the wing; to remain in flight or floating about or over a place or object; to be suspended in the air above something. 2. (v. i. ) To hang about; to move to and fro near a place, threateningly, watchfully, or irresolutely. 3. (n. ) A cover; a shelter; a protection.

Hebrew, Spirit • “breath” or “wind”

• Psalm 104: 30 • “When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground. ”

• Genesis 2: 7 • “Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. ”

b. Spirit in birth of Christ Matthew 1: 20 “But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. ”

c. Holy Spirit in resurrection Ephesians 1: 18 -21 …and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead…

d. Spirit lives among us • Psalms 139: 7 • “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? ”

Holy Spirit gives (i) A new understanding John 14: 26 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. ”

Holy Spirit gives (ii) A renewed life Romans 8: 26 “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. ”

God is good Then what?

Take care of it • Genesis 2: 15 • “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. ”