Romans 11:33-36 33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! 34 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?" 35 "Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?" 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
Soli Deo Gloria • The Reason God Created the World
• The Reason God Saves His People
(Isaiah) (Rom. 11:33-36)
Soli Deo Gloria • The Reason God Created the World
(Isaiah)
Isaiah 45:5-6 “I am the LORD, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me, 6 that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.
Soli Deo Gloria • The Reason God Created the World
(Isaiah)
- The LORD is the only true God (45:5-7,18,22)
Isaiah 45:18 For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens (he is God!), who formed the earth and made it . . . "I am the LORD, and there is no other.�
Isaiah 45:22 “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.�
Soli Deo Gloria • The Reason God Created the World
(Isaiah)
- The LORD is the only true God (45:5-7,18,22) - So He alone should be worshipped (42:5,8)
Isaiah 42:5,8 Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: “I am the LORD; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols.�
Soli Deo Gloria • The Reason God Created the World
(Isaiah)
- The LORD is the only true God (45:5-7,18,22) - So He alone should be worshipped (42:5,8)
- This is purpose of our existence (43:7,21)
Isaiah 43:7,21 Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made. the people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise.
1 Peter 4:11 Whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies- in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever.
1 Peter 5:11 To him be the dominion forever and ever.
Genevan Catechism (1541) Teacher:
What is the principle end of human life?
Student:
It is to know God.
Teacher:
Why do you say that?
Student:
Because He has created us and put us on earth to be glorified in us. And it is surely right that we dedicate our lives to His glory since He is the beginning of it.
Westminster Catechism (1646)
Isaiah 48:11 For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it, for how should my name be profaned? My glory I will not give to another.
“What you do in your house is worth as much as if you did it up in heaven for our Lord God. We should accustom ourselves to think of our work as sacred and well-pleasing to God.� - Martin Luther
Soli Deo Gloria • The Reason God Created the World
(Isaiah)
Soli Deo Gloria • The Reason God Created the World
• The Reason God Saves His People
(Isaiah) (Rom. 11:33-36)
Romans 11:33-36 33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! 34 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?" 35 "Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?" 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
Soli Deo Gloria • The Reason God Created the World
• The Reason God Saves His People
(Isaiah) (Rom. 11:33-36)
God’s Majesty: - beyond our comprehension (v. 33-34)
Romans 11:33-34 33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! 34 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?" [Isa. 40:13]
Soli Deo Gloria • The Reason God Created the World
• The Reason God Saves His People
(Isaiah) (Rom. 11:33-36)
God’s Majesty: - beyond our comprehension (v. 33-34) - without our contribution (v. 35)
Romans 11:34-35 34
35
"For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?" "Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?" [Job 41:11]
Soli Deo Gloria • The Reason God Created the World
• The Reason God Saves His People
(Isaiah) (Rom. 11:33-36)
God’s Majesty: - beyond our comprehension (v. 33-34) - without our contribution (v. 35) - deserves our worship (v. 36)
Romans 11:33-36 33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! 34 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?" 35 "Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?" 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.