BOLD ACCESS TO A BIG GOD
Pastor Matt Lewandowski
May 15th-16th, 2021
EPHESIANS 3:12, 20-21 (ESV)
12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
1: WE HAVE ACCESS TO GOD THROUGH CHRIST
Hebrews 4:14-16 (ESV) 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
2: GOD’S ABILITY IS FAR BEYOND OUR ABILITY TO ASK, UNDERSTAND, OR IMAGINE
Isaiah 55:8-9
8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
3: ACCORDING TO HIS POWER AT WORK WITHIN US
Romans 8:11 – If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.