IDENTIFYING GOD
ISAIAH 46:1-10
INTRODUCTION:
A. Man has always worshipped:
1. Some worshipped in a way that pleased themselves; Genesis 4:5
2. Others worshipped according to the Lord’s way; Genesis 4:6
3. Some worship is acceptable to God, some is not; Genesis 4:4-5
B. Some men worshipped false gods; Isaiah 46:1
1. These gods could not even move themselves; Isaiah 46:1
2. They were carried into captivity; Isaiah 46:2
C. Our study “Identifying God”
I. “LISTEN TO ME” (NKJV): Isaiah 46:3
A. There is one God; Ephesians 4:6
1. God in three persons; I John 5:7
2. Jesus told His disciples; Matthew 28:19
B. God is our creator; Genesis 1:27
1. Isaiah reminded Israel that God gave them life; Isaiah 46:3
2. God takes care of His own; Isaiah 46:4
C. God requires men to listen to His word in order to be saved; Isaiah 46:9-10
1. Jesus stated; John 12:48
2. Obeying God is equal to life everlasting; John 12:50
II. THERE IS ONE LIVING GOD: Isaiah 46:9
A. God asked of Israel; Isaiah 46:5
1 . False gods are burdens to bear; Isaiah 46:1
2. God told Israel; Isaiah 46:6
3. These gods could not benefit man in any way; Isaiah 46:7
B. God tells Israel to remember; Isaiah 46:8-10
III. IDENTIFYING GOD IN A MODERN WORLD:
A. There is still one God; I Corinthians 8:6
1. His word will still save and protect us; Romans 1:16
2. Jesus stated; Hebrews 13:5
B. Jesus is God manifested in flesh; John 1:14
C. If the modern world is to be saved it will be by His word; John 12:48
D. Paul told the brethren at Corinth; I Corinthians 3:4-7
CONCLUSION:
A. Do you know God? I John 2:3
B. Let the word of God be your only rule of faith; Ephesians 4:4-6
C. Will you obey the gospel which has the power to save you? Romans 1:16