The Purpose Driven Life Part 4
Sermon Notes by Richard W. Beatty
- My 3rd purpose is to become like Christ.
Rom. 8:28, 29
Eph. 4:15
Three Unexpected Tools God uses
1. God uses trouble (trials) to teach us to trust Him. Trials are situations designed by God used to draw us closer to Him:
Mk. 14:32-34; 36
Rom. 5:3-4
Keep a spiritual journal (Mark the map).
Num. 33:2
Remember the eternal reward.
2 Cor. 4:17
2. God uses temptation to teach us to obey Him. Temptations are situations designed by satan to destroy us. God uses them, but we must make a choice. Temptation comes to have, to feel, and to be something.
Matt. 4:1; 10
- Jesus was tempted. It is not a sin unless you invite it in!
Keep focused on good thoughts.
Phil. 4:8
Get a spiritual partner (God says)!
Ecc. 4:9-10
3. God uses trespasses to teach us to forgive. Trespasses are going too far, or not far enough.
Gen. 15:35
Matt. 27:39-34
Lk. 23:34
- Remember God has forgiven you and has turned your evil into good!
Eph. 4:32
Rom. 8:17
Phil. 2:5
