God Is Sovereign
The sermon emphasizes the importance of believing in God's sovereignty and the union of the divine and human natures in Christ.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the glory and sovereignty of God, urging believers to recognize His attributes and the importance of worshiping Him. He expresses a desire for new converts to grasp the majesty of God, which would ignite a deep yearning to honor Him. Tozer points out that many discouraged Christians struggle with the concept of God's sovereignty, which hinders their ability to follow Christ humbly and trustingly. He introduces the concept of 'theanthropism,' highlighting the profound mystery of the divine and human natures united in Jesus Christ. This union is central to understanding our relationship with God and the nature of our worship.
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Oh, how I wish that I could adequately set forth the glory of the One who is worthy to be the object of our worship! I do believe that if our new converts-the babes in Christ-could be made to see His thousand attributes and even partially comprehend His being, they would become faint with a yearning desire to worship and honor and acknowledge Him, now and forever! I know that many discouraged Christians do not truly believe in God's sovereignty. In that case, we are not filling our role as the humble and trusting followers of God and His Christ. And yet, that is why Christ came into our world. The old theologians called it "theanthropism" - the union of the divine and human natures in Christ.
This is a great mystery and I stand in awe before it!
The theanthropy is the mystery of God and man united in one Person-not two persons but two natures. So, the nature of God and the nature of man are united in this One who is our Lord Jesus Christ!
Sermon Outline
- God's Sovereignty
- The Glory of God
- The Attributes of God
- The Being of God
Key Quotes
“Oh, how I wish that I could adequately set forth the glory of the One who is worthy to be the object of our worship!” — A.W. Tozer
“The theanthropy is the mystery of God and man united in one Person-not two persons but two natures.” — A.W. Tozer
“This is a great mystery and I stand in awe before it!” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We must believe in God's sovereignty to fulfill our role as humble and trusting followers of God and His Christ.
- The union of the divine and human natures in Christ is a great mystery that we should stand in awe before.
- Faith in God's sovereignty and trust in Christ are essential for a deeper understanding of God's nature and our relationship with Him.