Soli Deo Gloria - All Glory to God
Series: The 5 Solas of the Reformation
November 14, 2021
Ron Burtz
Throughout this series we have asked and answered the question "How does a person get right with God?" showing how each of the 5 solas of the Reformation brings a part of the answer. Today we consider what may be the ultimate existential question: "What is the meaning of life?" In a world where ultimate truth and the God of the Bible have been rejected, that is a difficult question to answer. This message show that only by looking to the glory of our Creator can we find the answer that brings meaning and true significance to life. Join us as we consider the fifth and final cry of the Reformation—Soli Deo Gloria.
Episode Notes
Text: (Various)
What is the meaning of life? (Hint: Don't ask Alexa or Siri)
Soli Deo Gloria - Glory to God Alone
Glory
defined - The Hebrew word translated glory means heavy. It means something worthy of praise or exaltation; brilliance; beauty; renown.
God
will not share His glory – Isaiah 42:8
God's
glory on display:
In
Creation - Psalm 19:1-6; Rom. 1:20
In
the pages of Scripture - Ex. 33:18-20, 34:5-7, 40:34-35; Psalm 8:1,
113:4
In
Christ - Col. 1:15; Heb. 1:3; John 1:14; Matt. 17:1-7;
Phil. 2:5-11
In
Salvation - Rom. 9:22-24; Eph. 2:6-7
What is the meaning of life? (Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question #1 - What is the chief end of man? Answer: The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
We cannot add to God's glory but we can reflect His glory as we live holy lives and glory in Christ. A person will never find true life apart from Christ.
Rom. 3:23; 1 Cor. 6:18-20; Matt. 5:11-16
Rom. 11:36 - For from him and through
him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
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