Our God is Able

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Scripture Reading: Daniel 3:13-18

Our God is Able

Intro.

1. Impressed with the simplicity of NT Christianity (a life given to God to use as He wants – Phil. 2:12-13):

a. Life of faith / trust – Heb. 11:1, 6.

b. Life of submissive obedience – Lk. 6:46.

c. Life of good works – Eph. 2:10.

2. The faith of Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego illustrates what our faith should be – Dan. 3:13-18.

a. Had faith in the power of God – He is active & able to fulfill His desires & will.

b. cf. Mk. 10:27; Job 42:2; Eccl. 3:14 – Therefore, we should always reverence God.

3. God calls on us to trust Him because He is able:

I. TO GIVE & SUSTAIN LIFE.

A. God’s Power Displayed in Creation – Psa. 33:6-9; Acts 17:24-28.

1. We accept this by faith, based on evidence – Heb. 11:3.

2. Evidence produces faith (cf. Design – Designer; First Cause).

3. Our response: Seek God – Acts 17:27-28.

II. TO SAVE OUR SOULS – 2 Cor. 5:17-21.

A. Salvation is Only from God – 5:18, 21.

1. Through Christ (death); Word of reconciliation (gospel) – 5:18-19.

2. We must respond in faith & obey the word to be – reconciled to God – 5:20.

3. Baptism is an action of faith in the work (power) of God – Col. 2:12.

4. No other way / power of salvation – Acts 4:12 (Rom. 1:16).

III. TO DELIVER US – cf. Dan. 3:24-27.

A. From the Trials of Faith – Dan. 3:17-18 (cf. Psa. 33:16-22); Rom. 8:31-39.

B. From Temptations – Matt. 6:13; 2 Pet. 2:9; 1 Cor. 10:13.

C. From Sorrows – Jno. 16:20-22.

1. Joy of salvation cannot be taken from you.

2. Heb. 12:2 – Joy is set before us, too!

IV. TO REWARD US – cf. Dan. 3:28-30.

A. With Eternal Life – Titus 1:2; Jas. 1:12.

B. For a Life of Faith – 2 Tim. 4:7-8.

1. Too often, we want heaven without trusting in & obeying God here on earth!

2. Rom. 2:7, 10 – Active, obedient faith is rewarded with eternal life.

V. TO PUNISH.

A. God will Punish Sinners for their Sins – 2 Ths. 1:8-9 (Rom. 6:23).

1. Many reject this Bible truth & refuse to trust this God.

2. Remember the flood – 2 Pet. 2:4-5; 3:5-7.

Conclusion

1. Psa. 62:8-12 – Trust in God at all times – He is able to respond to & meet your needs.

a. Not man, might, evil, riches, or anything else of this world is able to bless & sustain you like the Almighty God!

b. God will render to every man according to his works.

2. Bring your works into harmony with God’s will & be eternally saved.

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