Revelations: The Hope. God's Plan for His People Lesson 7 (HQ Global Lecture)

What happens to people who don't have a plan or road map for their lives? How is a good life, a deeply meaningful life tied to having an understanding of one's purpose within God's plan. Today, we're looking at why God specifies the plans and the promises He outlines in the Bible for His people. God assures us that His promises are True and Never Fails. We can rest assured that despite the passing of history, cacophonous events of noisy humanity, and the roller-coaster ride of our individual lives, God has called us to be faithfully living into His Great Purpose in Christ Jesus. So out outline is: Aim: CATL God’s plan is to unite & perfect His people I. Salvation: (Acts 2, Rom 11) Through the unifying work of the… A. Father (Rom 11, Gen 1-3, 11-12): Messianic Covenant (God moves towards us) B. Son (Acts 2, John 17:) Substitutionary Atonement (God with us) C. Holy Spirit (Acts 2, Eph 4): Spirit’s Indwelling (God in us) Doctrine: 1A, 1C      Principle: Father, Son & Holy Spirit implement a unified plan to unite with believers. II. Sanctification: Eph 4, Rev 21-22 Partnering in God’s perfecting work… A. Maturity: God’s work in you B. Mission: God’s work through you C. Matriculation: God’s work completed (Rev 21-22) Doctrine: 2B, 2C     Principle: God plans to unite and perfect His people through service and obedience.