Doctrine matters because… We love God. Belief shapes behavior. It informs our worldview. We need to be equipped to explain what we believe and why we believe it. This doctrine calls for… 1. Defining the Trinity The Trinity Defined… There is one God The Father is God The Son is God The Holy Spirit is God 2. Defending the Trinity If Jesus isn’t God, His death did not atone for your sins. If Jesus isn’t God, you cannot be justified by faith in Christ. If Jesus isn’t God, He cannot answer your prayers. If the Holy Spirit isn’t God, you cannot trust His leading. Without the Trinity, there were no personal or intimate relationships before Creation. 3. Delighting in the Trinity The Trinity displays the root of the reality that “God is love.” Delight in the ways of a triune God!

What does it mean to say that God is sovereign over all things and why does it matter? We see... 1. The Extent of His Sovereignty v.34        His Sovereignty is…           1. Everlasting (34a)           2. Enduring (34b) 2. The Execution of His Sovereignty v.35        When God executes His plans… No one can resist anything He does. No one can reverse anything He does. 3.The Encouragement of His Sovereignty His Sovereignty = Our Strength

What does it mean to be godly? “a God-centered attitude that leads to a God centered life, encompassing both inward devotion and outward conduct.”    - Jerry Bridges Understanding His Attributes... God is Holy God is Good God is Wise God is Just God is Love Imitating God requires action!

Doctrine matters because… We love God. Belief shapes behavior. It informs our worldview. We need to be equipped to explain what we believe and why we believe it. God is... 1. Alone, like no other    - He is alone like no other in that… He does not depend He does not change 2. Alive, like no other        - He is alive like no other in that… He did not begin He will not end 3. Above, like no other    - He is above like no other in that… He is not limited by size or space He is not divided This attribute is the Unity of God -To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.   - 1 Timothy 1:17

Doctrine matters because… We love God. Belief shapes behavior. It informs our worldview. We need to be equipped to explain what we believe and why we believe it. God has revealed Himself to us… Through His Creation Through His Son Through His Word God’s word is to your soul what food is to your stomach.   We consume, trust, and obey God’s Word… 1. Because it is Inspired  2. Because it is Inerrant  3. Because it is Instructive  If God’s Word is inspired, inerrant, and instructive, why wouldn’t we be in it every day?

“Is that your final answer?”  Because of the Resurrection, Jesus is The Final Answer! In the Final Answer… 1. We See the Final World v.14-15  2. We Know the Final Winner v.16   He is The Source “I sent” He is The Starter “root” He is The Savior “descendent” He is The Star 3. Many Offer the Final Welcome v.17  4. He Gives the Final Warning v.18-19  5. He Has the Final Word v.20a  6. We Hear the Final Want v.20b  Come, Lord Jesus!

Before we leave this book, remember and reflect on… 1. The Reliability of the Revelation v.6  - If we believe Revelation is true, we must live our lives accordingly. 2. The Readiness of the Revelation v.7a, 12  3. The Reward and Repayment of the Revelation v.7b, 11, 12b       -Revelation teaches Recompense… Reward for the Righteous Reckoning for the Rebellious 4. The Restrictions of the Revelation v.8-10 Do Worship God ONLY Do NOT seal up the words of the prophecy of this book 5. The Reason for Revelation v.13 Jesus is the reason!He is The Revelation!

Think about the best days of your life What made those days so special? Heaven is indescribably better than your very best day…everyday...for eternity. What is bound from Heaven and what is found in Heaven? 1. Bound From Heaven 21:22-27         The five “nos” of Heaven… No Separate Place for God v.22 No Solar Light v.23-24 No Secondary Security v.25a No Struggle to See v.25b-26 No Sin or Sinners v.27 2.  Found In Heaven 22:1-5          Believers will experience… The Water of Life v.1-2a The Tree of Life v.2b The Source of Life v.3 The Sight of Life v.4 The Light of Life v. 5 If you know Christ, the best is yet to come.

We will be overwhelmed by…. 1. The Scene of Heaven v.9-11  2.  The Story of Heaven v.12-14  3.  The Size of Heaven v.15-17             -You measure what matters 4.  The Splendor of Heaven v.18-21 - How often do you dream or think of heaven? When I learn of a place of great beauty, some questions come to mind… Where is it?How do I get there?When can I go?Can I take others with me?

A believer looks forward to…  A New Totality v.1   A New Community v.2   A New Proximity v.3   A New Reality  v.4-5   A New Finality v.6-8  Live a life… Loving Him Longing for Holiness Looking for Heaven