The Pursuit of God

The Pursuit of God

Philippians 3:2-16

 

 

Theme:  For the believer of Jesus Christ to set their mind and heart for the greatest pursuit in all the universe.  What is that activity?   Life’s greatest pursuit is the knowledge of God.

 

 

POINT TO PONDER:

The most important thought you'll ever think, is what you think, when you think about God.  Because what you think, when you think about God, will impact everything you think. So, think right thoughts about God as you think.

 

I.               True Grace Creates Desire for More Grace 

 

 

Statement of Truth:

The Spirit is not deadening; he is addicting.

 

Four Reasons Why We Must Pursue After God {THE WHY}

         

A.   We must Pursue God, in order to know Him v7-8

B.   We must Pursue God, to confirm our justification v8-9

C.   We must Pursue God, because we are so imperfect v12

D.   We must Pursue God, because He has made us His own v 12

 

Three Steps in Pursuing After God  {THE HOW}

A.    Develop a holy dissatisfaction

B.    Forget the things which lie behind

C.    Strain forward to what lies ahead