{"id":6936,"date":"2017-06-25T21:32:08","date_gmt":"2017-06-26T01:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ovcf.org\/ovcf_wp\/?p=6936"},"modified":"2017-06-25T21:32:08","modified_gmt":"2017-06-26T01:32:08","slug":"freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovcf.org\/ovcf_wp\/2017\/06\/freedom\/","title":{"rendered":"Freedom!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\"\"<\/a>THEME: I Am Fifth
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Series: Grace
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TITLE: Freedom!
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Scripture: John 8: 31-38; I Cor. 7:21-23
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I.\u00a0\u00a0 THE SOURCE OF THAT FREEDOM \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Here is what I know: God is (preeminent<\/strong><\/span>). God is (ultimate<\/strong><\/span>). God is the (main subject) of Genesis 1-2.<\/p>\n

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The word which comes to mind about God is (transcendent<\/strong><\/span>). That word means \u201csurpassing, beyond comprehension, to exceed usual limits. That word insists God is not part of this creation but (sovereign over it<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo whom will you compare me, that I should be like Him? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who bring out their host by number, calling them all by name, by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power not one is missing.\u201d Is.40:25-26<\/p>\n

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See Psalm 8: 3-4<\/p>\n

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II.\u00a0 FREEDOM FROM THE SOURCE \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Genesis 1 emphasizes the transcendence of God. Genesis 2 the intimacy of God.\u00a0 Moses changes the names of God.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In chapter 1 he uses (Elohim<\/strong><\/span>). The English word for God.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In chapter 2 he uses (Yahweh<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

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\u201cGrace frees you from the dissatisfying claustrophobia of your individualism to enjoy the fulfillment of loving and serving God.\u201d<\/em> (Tripp in NMM-May 29)<\/p>\n

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Why have you been freed from burden of finding your own way? Because you don\u2019t belong to you anymore.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.\u201d Zeph. 3:17<\/p>\n

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NEXT WEEK:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Theme: I am Fifth<\/p>\n

\u00a0 Series: Grace<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Title: Who Needs it Anyway? John 4:1-26; Romans 3:21-31<\/p>\n

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\u00a0THEME: I Am Fifth Series: Grace TITLE: Freedom! Scripture: John 8: 31-38; I Cor. 7:21-23 \u00a0 I.\u00a0\u00a0 THE SOURCE OF THAT FREEDOM \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Here is what I know: God is (preeminent). God is (ultimate). God is the (main subject) of Genesis 1-2. The word which comes to mind about God is (transcendent). That word means … <\/p>\n

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