sermon: Seeking God's Will (Part Seven): Conclusion
All the Gifts We Need
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 10-Dec-11; Sermon #1078; 73 minutes
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Richard Ritenbaugh, reminding us that before our calling we were clueless, in a state of spiritual darkness, unaware of a better life, states that our lives after our calling could be considered a night and day difference, a flipping of poles from negative to positive, from earthly and demonic to heavenly and divine. We have been given a great gift by being called by the Father, enabling us to become virtually luminous (light in the Lord). Our glory is reflective. God’s grace makes this all possible. It is our responsibility to live up to the high standard of conduct that the light represents (the broad traits of God), giving a witness to others. As we walk in the light, we will prove to ourselves and others that God’s way is best. Wisdom and understanding will accrue to anyone who keeps God’s commandments. With the inner-working of God’s Holy Spirit within us, we learn to walk in wisdom, taking on personal responsibility to live independently on a much higher tier or plane of spiritual savvy, but within the parameters of God’s Law, demonstrating holiness, faithfulness, patience, sacrifice, goodness, and forethought. Through study and determination, we can discern what God’s will is for us in any situation. Whatever we are facing, others have faced before; no trial is unique. God will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can handle. He will prepare a way of escape. All things work together for good for those who are called by God. Through God’s Holy Spirit, we have God the Father and God the Son living within us. We need to press forward and finish strong.
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Agathos Agathosune Broad traits of God Calos Children as light Comfort Convicting of righteousness Cut above Darkness Demonic Divine Ephesians 5:8-10, 15-17 Examples Experience Faithfulness I Corinthians 10:13; 11:1 Forethought God is in control God’s way Goodness Hebrews 10:35-39 Helper Higher quality Holiness Holy Spirit in us James 1:17 John 14:12-23; 16:10 Light Living in us Luke 6:38 Matthew 7:11 Obligation Once darkness, now in light Patience Romans 8:28 Sabbath-keeping Sanctification process
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