These are my notes from a message by Pastor Russ Sukhia of Liberty Church PCA. It is taken from Job Chapter 38.
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As a nation every July 4th for 240 years we have collectively celebrated our independence. However, as a nation and as individuals, we are dependent upon God.
We are dependent creatures upon a greater power because otherwise, we and everything else in existence, would perish.
We are dependent upon God for…
Natural Laws: God’s creation is precise. Consider the laws of physics; the order and structure of the universe; the orbit of the Earth; our environment. Scripture tells us “the Heavens declare the glory of God”. Our founding fathers acknowledged that we are dependent on “the laws of Nature’s God”.
The uniqueness of Earth: Consider that no other object in the heavens can support life for us.
The uniqueness of the human body: Consider that one cell contains more information that the Encyclopedia Britannica. Our bodies have 30,000 miles of capillaries. Truly, it is the fool who says in his heart there is no God.
For His constant sustainment & support of us: “In Him, all things consist”. All things continue to endure by God’s power. God sustains the inner workings of our bodies. We need Him for every breath we take…for our food resources. My grandmother recently celebrated her 99th birthday and consider that her heart has beat over 1 Trillion times – and every beat from God!
For His constant sustainment & support of nations: Our founding fathers asked for God’s blessings on the United States – just as the pilgrims asked for His blessings for the entire North American continent. This nation was founded for the advancement of the Christian faith.
God is the Author of our liberty…but today He is not the focus of our 4th of July celebrations.
Men cannot make or enforce righteous laws if they do not first acknowledge a righteous God
Today, our nation is excising references to God from all national morals. We are moving away from dependence upon God – and speedily racing toward independence from God.
As a nation we are claiming we do not need God for anything in our lives – not even for determining our proper gender!
Christianity today is largely mocked in America…not reverenced like it once was.
The foundation upon which our nation was founded is under attack because our reliance upon Christianity is under attack
Remaining faithful and true to God often results in persecution.
As our forefathers did 240 years ago, we too must pledge our lives, fortunes and sacred honor if we wish to remain faithful to our Lord.
Having a firm reliance upon the LORD in all matters should lead us to…
- Having a deep spirit of humility: all we have, we have received from God; we can claim no credit for it
- Develop a deep spirit of thankfulness: for our lives, our liberties…for literally everything
- Drive us to our knees pleading for mercy: we are sinners deserving God’s wrath
- Drive us to our feet proclaiming the Gospel: sharing the Good News with our fellow men
Scripture reveals to us that God is…
Pre-existent
Not bounded by time…He precedes it
Not bounded by a physical body…He is a Spirit
Not bound by space
Even so, God cares about each one of us. He created us in His own image.
God is not a force: He is a Person
God is immutable: He is changeless
God is patient: He is good and longsuffering
God is holy: He only is holy…separate; set apart. He is utterly separate from all defilement.
God is pure: in Him is no darkness at all
God’s holiness is seen in His works:
All creation is holy
His law is holy
The atonement is holy: His holiness is seen in His punishment of sin in Christ
God hates all sin because He is holy. God is absolutely good.
Sinners may be forgiven, but never their sin – every sin must be paid for
We are saved by the work of Christ – through His perfect life and His perfect sacrifice
For one sin, Adam & Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden
For one sin, Moses did not enter into Canaan
Every sin is a capital offense (spiritually) – every sin is treason against God and every sin deserves death
God is gracious, merciful and longsuffering – often delaying punishment
But grace won’t last forever – an accounting will come
Sinners grow accustomed to God’s grace – we forget the awfulness of sin, and repeat them thinking God will tolerate it
As Christians, we should hate sin – recognizing God’s hatred of sin and His love for ourselves
As Christians, we should have a distaste for sin – the forbidden fruit ought to no longer be enjoyed
Christians are called to live lives of holiness because God is holy
We are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2)
We are to pursue holiness and reign over our lusts and desires
Christians will strive to live holy lives – that’s why God saved us
Continuing on in our sin and not striving for holiness is evidence that we are unsaved
To God Be The Glory!
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