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Relating to God
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The Bible has much to say about our relationship with God. As well as saying what is required to begin this relationship, the Bible contains vital and practical instructions about how we should relate to God.
Being Right with God
I.Being Right with God
Turn from sin to God and believe in Jesus Christ
[Paul:] To Jews and Gentiles alike I gave solemn warning that they should turn from their sins to God and believe in our Lord Jesus. Acts 20:21 GNT
We need to believe Jesus Christ to be the means of forgiveness of sins, with what he achieved by his death. As such, we are to trust in him for God’s forgiveness of our own sins. In doing so we are considered righteous by God, and granted eternal life.
Believing in Jesus Christ brings eternal life
For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NET
We can be sure of being forgiven
But if we confess our sins to God, he can always be trusted to forgive us and take our sins away. 1 John 1:9 CEV
Having Faith in God
II.Having Faith in God
Do not fear – trust in God
[David:] When I am afraid, I will trust you. 4I praise God for his word. I trust God, so I am not afraid. What can human beings do to me? Psalms 56:3-4 NCV™
Do not worry
Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. 7And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NCV™
Loving, Fearing and Obeying God
III.Loving and Obeying God
Love God with all your heart
Jesus answered: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. 38This is the first and most important commandment. Matthew 22:37-38 CEV
Persistently read God’s word and obey it
He is to keep this book [of God’s teachings] near him and read from it all his life, so that he will learn to honor the Lord and to obey faithfully everything that is commanded in it. Deuteronomy 17:19 GNT
Make Jesus Christ your Lord
Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. 1 Peter 3:15a CEV
Connecting with God
IV.Connecting with God
Keep on seeking God, with all your heart
Now seek the Lord your God wholeheartedly and with your entire being! 1 Chronicles 22:19a NET
Pray to God, as a caring father
So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, … Matthew 6:9 NET
Exalting God
V.Exalting God
Praise God constantly
Our sacrifice is to keep offering praise to God in the name of Jesus. Hebrews 13:15 CEV
Always be thankful
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father. Ephesians 5:20 GNT