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The Construction Of God
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: Having looked at the character of God in verse 20, we now see the outflow of His character in the construction of the believer.
“The Construction of God”
A. The CONSTRUCTION of God. (13:21) 1Kings 8:58; Job 33:27-30; Psalm 57:2; 104:31
1. God is making PERFECT His people for every good work. (13:21a) Deuteronomy 32:4; Ephesians 2:10; 4:11-12; Matthew 5:16; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 138:8; John 17:23; Colossians 1:9-12; 1 Peter 5:10; 2 Corinthians 9:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:17
2. God is working to accomplish His own PLANS (OR) PURPOSES (13:21b) Ephesians 2:10; Psalm 33:10-11; Proverbs 19:21; Matthew 7:21; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 5:16-18; 1 Peter 2:15; 3:17; 4:2; 1 John 2:17
3. God does that which is PLEASING in His sight. (13:21c) Psalm 115:3; 135:6; Ecclesiastes 8:3; Hebrews 13:15-16; Philippians 2:13; Romans 14:17-18; Philippians 4:18
4. God does this work through the PERSON of Jesus Christ. (13:21d) Colossians 3:16-17; John 15:16; 16:23-24; Romans 5:1-2; John 14:13; Ephesians 2:18; Philippians 4:13, 19; Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 2:5
5. God does all things for His own PRAISE. (13:21e) (Glory) Jeremiah 9:23-24; 1 Corinthians 1:31; 6:19-20; 10:31; Psalm 72:18-19; Philippians 2:11; 1 Timothy 1:17; 2 Timothy 4:18; 2 Peter 3:18; Jude 1:25; Revelation 5:13