God’s Part in Purification

Why We Need GodBecause an impure heart will

keep us from God’s presence or even approaching Him!

Why We Need GodBecause sin separates us

from God.Rom. 3:23, “All have sinned” Rom. 3:9, Gal. 3:22 Gen. 8:21, Isa. 59:2

Why We Need God Because of sin we “fall short of

the glory of God.” Habakkuk 1:13 Prov. 15:29 Psa. 5:4-5 Isaiah 6:1-6 Do we understand the holiness of

God? He IS pure – 1 Jn. 3:3

Why We Need GodBefore we approach Him we

must take care of our sins! Cf. Rom. 7:24

There are things we cannot do for ourselves to take care of sin and our impurity.

God and Purification God has reached out and

done what we cannot do. Cf. Rom. 7:25

God and Purification God sent His Son!

John 3:16, Rom. 5:6-9 Jesus provided the needed sacrifice - Hebrews 9:22, 10:4, 10-14 His blood purifies us – Heb. 9:14, Eph. 2:13, Rev. 1:5

God and PurificationHow do we come in contact

with His blood? Rom. 6:3-4, 1 Pet. 3:20-21

It must be based upon faith – Rom. 10:10, Acts 15:9

God and PurificationHe sent His word!

Psa. 12:6, 119:140Prov. 30:52 Tim. 3:16,17, Psa. 19:8 When we keep it – Psa. 119:11, 1 Pet. 2:2, Jas. 1:21-25, cf. Jn. 17:17

God and PurificationHe gave us a conscience

“In His image” – Gen. 1:26, cf. Eccl. 3:21, 12:7Guilt can be goodThe conscience helps us – cf. Rom. 2:13, 13:5, 1 Tim. 1:5

God and PurificationContinually needed! 1 John 1:7 Acts 8:22, 1 John 1:9 A summary –

Ephesians 1:3-10

What does this mean?

WE can have hope – Rom. 3:24-25, Eph. 2:8, Isa. 1:18

Our life has purpose We owe Him – considering His

part, does He ask too much? Luke 17:10, cf. Heb. 5:9, 1 Pet. 1:15-16

CHALLENGE:This week take some time to consider what God has done for you.

God hasdone His

part, will we do ours?

Is your heart pure?(2 Pet. 3:14)