Created for Glory

Isaiah 43:1-7

Created for GloryWhat is worthwhile under the sun?

What is our purpose?

Created for Glory

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Created for GloryIsaiah 43:1

“But Now”

Some ifs, ands, & buts:1 John 1:9Philippians 4:7Ephesians 2:4-5

Created for GloryI. Reasons not to Fear: A. Knowing you belong to God B. Knowing God is with you C. Knowing God loves you D. Knowing God created you for glory

Created for GloryII. Created for Glory A. “Called by My Name” B. “Created” – To produce a new thing C. “Formed” – To shape what has been produced D. “Made” – To perfect or to complete

Created for GloryIII. What is Glory? A. External Things; may consist in wealth, power, portion, etc. B. Praise and honor as given to another C. That which belongs to and is God.

1. OT (kabod): heaviness = weight, honor, majesty and splendor 2. NT (doxa): brightness = majesty, honor…

Created for Glory D. Hebrews 1:3

1. KJV Brightness 2. NASB Radiance 3. Jesus is the radiance of God’s glory

E. Created for Glory 1. Created by God for His pleasure

2. Created by God to give Him glory

Created for GloryIV. What is it to glorify God? A. Appreciation – Psalm 97:9 B. Adoration – Psalm 29:2 C. Affection – Deuteronomy 6:5; 1 John 4:19 D. Subjection – Hebrews 12:28

Created for Glory5. Five Ways to glorify God A. Praise – Psalm 22:23 B. Good works – Matthew 5:16 C. Fruit-bearing – John 15:8 D. Unity – Romans 15:6 E. Holiness – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Created for GloryTwo Verses that sum this up:

1 Peter 4:11 “…That in all things God may beglorified through Jesus Christ…”

1 Corinthians 10:31b “…Whatever you do,do all to the glory of God.”

Created for GloryChallenge

Be who God created you to be and do whatGod created you to do – Bring Him Glory!

BlessingThe Holy Spirit will continue to work in you,molding you into the image of Christ, exalting Himand giving glory to God. You are blessed and youare a blessing – Glory to God!