Sep 6, 2020
Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 3 The Burning Bush (Part 2)
By: Carl Helmuth
Series: The Whole Counsel of God
Exodus 3 The Burning Bush
“I AM”
- Eternality of God
- Immutability of God
- Aseity of God
Eternality - The God who exists
He is from everlasting to everlasting.
He has no beginning or no end.
His nature and attributes are eternal.
His purposes are eternal.
His kingdom and reign will never end.
Life and death are in His control.
All sin is cosmic treason against an infinite being.
Death must submit to the eternal “I AM”.
Christ intercedes for His people eternally.
We can trust Him for the future because He is there.
Being conformed to His image means eternal life.
Our lives now can have an eternal purpose.
The eternal nature of God is what makes our present suffering worthwhile.
Immutability - The God who never changes
Thomas Watson
“In God there is nothing which can change, for better or worse.
He cannot change for the better—because then he would not now be perfect.
He cannot change for the worse—for then he would cease to be perfect.
He is immutably holy, immutably good; there is no shadow of change in him”
Augustine
“Whatsoever is changed from the better for the worse, and from the worse for the better, is not God, because perfect virtue can neither change for the better, nor true eternity for the worse”God cannot change His word, therefore it is always fresh and trustworthy.
God cannot add to His knowledge, therefore He is perfectly all-knowing.
God cannot react to circumstances or change His plans, therefore His purposes stands forever.
God’s character or nature can never change, therefore His _______ will remain forever.
He is forever the unchanging and unshakeable TRUTH, therefore His promises can never fail.
Aseity – The Self-existing God
He alone is dependent on nothing or no one.
He is self-sufficient and self-sustaining
His existence is not derived from or contingent on another thing or being.
Within Himself, He is perfectly whole, complete, satisfied and without any need of any kind.
He is self-divine. - His deity is derived from no other power.
He is self-wise. - There is none who could ever instruct Him.
He is self-virtuous. - He received His goodness from no one.
He is self-attesting. - He alone is the source of truth.
He is self-justifying. - He is perfectly just within Himself.
He is self-empowering. - He derives power from no source.
He is self-excellent. - If any being were more excellent, that being would be God.
Not only is He independent and self-sufficient, but all else is dependent on Him.
From Him, through Him, and to Him are all things.
Nothing exists that He did not create and everything is sustained by Him.
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- Sep 6, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 3 The Burning Bush (Part 2)
Sep 6, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 3 The Burning Bush (Part 2)By: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Whole Counsel of GodExodus 3 The Burning Bush“I AM”- Eternality of God- Immutability of God- Aseity of GodEternality - The God who existsHe is from everlasting to everlasting.He has no beginning or no end.His nature and attributes are eternal.His purposes are eternal.His kingdom and reign will never end.Life and death are in His control.All sin is cosmic treason against an infinite being.Death must submit to the eternal “I AM”.Christ intercedes for His people eternally.We can trust Him for the future because He is there.Being conformed to His image means eternal life.Our lives now can have an eternal purpose.The eternal nature of God is what makes our present suffering worthwhile.Immutability - The God who never changesThomas Watson“In God there is nothing which can change, for better or worse.He cannot change for the better—because then he would not now be perfect.He cannot change for the worse—for then he would cease to be perfect.He is immutably holy, immutably good; there is no shadow of change in him”Augustine“Whatsoever is changed from the better for the worse, and from the worse for the better, is not God, because perfect virtue can neither change for the better, nor true eternity for the worse”God cannot change His word, therefore it is always fresh and trustworthy.God cannot add to His knowledge, therefore He is perfectly all-knowing.God cannot react to circumstances or change His plans, therefore His purposes stands forever.God’s character or nature can never change, therefore His _______ will remain forever.He is forever the unchanging and unshakeable TRUTH, therefore His promises can never fail.Aseity – The Self-existing GodHe alone is dependent on nothing or no one.He is self-sufficient and self-sustainingHis existence is not derived from or contingent on another thing or being.Within Himself, He is perfectly whole, complete, satisfied and without any need of any kind.He is self-divine. - His deity is derived from no other power.He is self-wise. - There is none who could ever instruct Him.He is self-virtuous. - He received His goodness from no one.He is self-attesting. - He alone is the source of truth.He is self-justifying. - He is perfectly just within Himself.He is self-empowering. - He derives power from no source.He is self-excellent. - If any being were more excellent, that being would be God.Not only is He independent and self-sufficient, but all else is dependent on Him.From Him, through Him, and to Him are all things.Nothing exists that He did not create and everything is sustained by Him.
- Aug 30, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 3 The Burning Bush
Aug 30, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 3 The Burning BushBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Whole Counsel of GodExodus 3 The Burning BushYHWH- tetragrammaton (four letters)- YahwehThe primary reason God rescues men from the kingdom of darkness and brings them into the kingdom of His beloved Son, is so they are free to WORSHIP Him.
- Aug 23, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 2 Out of Egypt
Aug 23, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 2 Out of EgyptBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Whole Counsel of GodExodus 2 - Out of EgyptSlavery – Slavery to sinServing a Cruel Master – Captives of SatanUnder Judgement – God is a just GodThe Passover – Escape through judgementThe Crossing – Escape from enemy of deathMount Sinai – The giving of the Spirit/wordWilderness – Perfecting God’s peoplePromised Land – Saved to eternal life
- Aug 9, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 2 God Sends a Deliverer
Aug 9, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 2 God Sends a DelivererBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Whole Counsel of GodThe Whole Counsel of God – God Sends a DelivererExodus 2:11-22God Prepares His People For ServiceGod’s School of Discipleship1. God prepares by providence- people, places, personality, abilities, situation2. God prepares by teaching- we are to learn to know Him through His word3. God prepares by subtraction- He removes the world and kills off our ‘self’4. God prepares by regeneration- The Spirit changes our hearts
- Aug 2, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 2 God Sends a Deliverer
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- Jul 26, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 1 The Enemy Strikes
Jul 26, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 1 The Enemy StrikesBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Whole Counsel of GodThe Whole Counsel of God – Exodus 1 The Enemy StrikesExodus 1:1-22The Church MilitantThe Church Triumphant- The more God’s people are oppressed, the more that oppression strengthens them, and also works against their oppressors- This is true for the Church and individuals- Just as gold is purified by fire, so are we purified by trials- All things do work for OUR GOOD and HIS GLORY- For this reason we are to endure patientlySatan’s two tactics:- Overtly oppose God’s people- Covertly deceive God’s people- When Israel is overtly opposed by the enemy, they triumph and are blessed- When Israel is covertly deceived by the enemy, they are judged harshly by GodWe believe the Bible teaches us to submit to human governments......Until obeying them would mean disobeying GodHowever...We should be wise (shrewd) as serpents and innocent as doves.1. Know your tendencies and lean against them.2. Know to which way you want to err and lean that way.3. Don’t expect anyone else to lead you.4. Don’t assume man’s motives and the devil’s motives are the same.5. Trust God’s word, not your feelings.
- Jul 19, 2020Carl Helmuth – Gird Up Your Minds
Jul 19, 2020Carl Helmuth – Gird Up Your MindsBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: (All)Carl Helmuth – Gird Up Your Minds1 Peter 1Five God-given Thought Paradigms1. Gospel foundational thinking2. Biblically disciplined thinking3. Apocalyptic, hope-filled thinking4. Not old, but new creation thinking5. ‘Imitating Father’ thinking
- Jul 12, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – Prayer
Jul 12, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – PrayerBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Ordinary ChurchThe Ordinary Church – PrayerActs 2:36-471. Why do we not pray?2. Why pray?3. How should we pray?Why pray?1. Prayer glorifies God as God- Prayer sets God apart from His creation2. Prayer orders all things into their proper place- Prayer humbles us and submits us to His will- Prayer aligns us with Him and His purpose- Prayer quiets the soul in peace and rest3. Because God is sovereign and can change things......According to His purpose and promises- His Kingdom- One another’s needs- Our own needs- Wisdom and understanding- Perseverance in trials- Peace, boldness and courageHow do we know what God’s will is?4. Because we love the One who saved us- Adoration- Praise- Thanksgiving- Repentance- Celebrating our adoption as His children5. Because we love others- Praying for the needs of others- Praying for God’s will for others- Praying for others causes us to love them- Praying unifies the church6. Because prayer changes us- Prayer aligns our will with God’s will- Praying is a way of “watching” for temptation- Praying is the practice of learning to trust God- Praying to become like Christ- Prayer changes our heart’s desires
- Jul 5, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – Prayer
Jul 5, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – PrayerBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Ordinary ChurchThe Ordinary Church – PrayerActs 2:36-471. Why do we not pray?2. Why pray?3. How should we pray?Why pray? 1. Prayer glorifies God as God - Prayer sets God apart from His creation 2. Prayer orders all things into their proper place - Prayer humbles us and submits us to His will - Prayer aligns us with Him and His purpose - Prayer quiets the soul in peace and rest 3. Because God is sovereign and can change things
- Jun 28, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – Prayer
Jun 28, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – PrayerBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Ordinary ChurchThe Ordinary Church – Prayer Acts 2:36-47Prayer1. Why do we not pray?2. Why pray?3. How should we pray?Why do we not pray?1. We are not dependent on God- Dependent people pray- We are unaware of our intense, daily need for God to work on our behalf- In our thinking, we must separate our “doing” from our “relying”2. We don’t really believe it will make a difference- "Prayer is a mighty instrument, not for getting man’s will done in heaven, but for getting God’s will done on earth” – Robert Law- “Our great hope in prayer, therefore, is not to change what God has planned, but to bring about what God has planned.” - Unknown- If our prayers bring about God’s plan, do we believe that God has a plan today?- We should assume that God wants to bring about His will through the prayers of His people3. It is self-denying, flesh-defying hard work- Devoted people pray
- Jun 21, 2020Carl Helmuth – Father’s Day
Jun 21, 2020Carl Helmuth – Father’s DayBy: Carl HelmuthFather's DayMen, God is holding you accountable for how you lead- Lead Yourself- Lead Your Families- Lead The ChurchBe on the alert. Be watchful.- Watchful in prayer- Watchful against temptation- Watchful against indifference- Watchful against false teachers- Watch for the Day of the LordStand firm in the faith.- This means caring more about what God thinks than what men think- This means standing with brothers- This means standing firm in the truth- we are in a battle for truth- the word of truth is our swordBe men of courage.andrizomaianērBe men of courage.- Be strong and courageous- Be strengthened (be strong in the Lord)- This means being willing to go against the world, the flesh, and the devil- This means operating in this world while we are envisioning the next
- Jun 14, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – Breaking of Bread
Jun 14, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – Breaking of BreadBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Ordinary ChurchThe Ordinary Church – Breaking of Bread Acts 2:36-47Seven Reasons Why Breaking of Bread is a Means of Grace1. The breaking of bread means...REMEMBERING2. The breaking of bread strengthens my faith in God’s COVENANT PROMISES3. The breaking of bread satisfies our desire of KNOWING and HONORING CHRIST4. The breaking of bread focuses us on WHAT GOD HAS DONE rather than on what we must do5. The breaking of bread reinforces GOD’S LOVE FOR ME Which motivates my love for Him Which drives my obedience to Him6. The breaking of bread is a way of FIXING OUR EYES ON WHAT IS UNSEEN7. The breaking of bread recognizes that WE ARE ALL UNITED “IN CHRIST”
- Jun 7, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – Breaking of Bread
Jun 7, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – Breaking of BreadBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Ordinary ChurchThe Ordinary Church – Breaking of BreadActs 2:36-47Examining Three Covenants- The Abrahamic Covenant- The Mosaic Covenant- The New CovenantThe Abrahamic CovenantRatified - By God passing through the halvesType - Unconditional (God alone)Seal - Circumcision – marked God’s peopleSign - Circumcision – physical sign- Genesis 15:1-18The Mosaic Covenant (the law)Ratified - By the sprinkling of bloodType - Conditional (on both parties)Seal - Keeping God’s SabbathsSign - Keeping God’s Sabbaths- Exodus 19:3-8- Exodus 24:3-8- Hebrews 9:18-20The New CovenantRatified - Blood of Christ on the crossType - Unconditional (Christ alone)Seal - Holy Spirit (spiritual circumcision)Sign - Baptism/Lord’s supper- Hebrews 9:11-15
- May 31, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – Breaking of Bread
May 31, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – Breaking of BreadBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Ordinary ChurchThe Ordinary Church – Breaking of BreadActs 2:36-47Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tua78-AtEqc1 Corinthians 11:23-301 Corinthians 10:17John 6:47-511 Corinthians 10:16
- May 24, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – The Fellowship
May 24, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – The FellowshipBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Ordinary ChurchThe Ordinary Church – The FellowshipActs 2:36-47Devotion to “The Fellowship” meant… Devotion to being PRIESTS for this worldPictures of Priesthood: - Priests were lights - they were holy to the Lord - Priests were mediators between God and the people - The Church is the pillar and foundation of the truth - We stand in the gap and intercede for the world - The Church is the “Noah’s Ark” of this world - We are to swing the sword of the Gospel Devotion to the GOD-POWERED Church
- May 17, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – The Fellowship
May 17, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – The FellowshipBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Ordinary ChurchThe Ordinary Church – The FellowshipActs 2:36-47Devotion to “The Fellowship” meant…Devotion to EVERYONE PARTICIPATINGSeven Common Points About The Body:In the Body of Christ, EVERYONE PARTICIPATESEvery part is NECESSARYEvery part is UNIQUEEvery part is by the SPIRIT OF GODOur goal is the GOOD OF THE BODYWe are in a PROCESS OF MATURINGThe chief end is the GLORY OF GODDon’t be as concerned about discovering what your spiritual gift is......as you are about strengthening the faith of othersComplete humility is a requirement for serving well in the body of Christ- humility comes from knowing that all you have, is a gift from GodWhen we speak, we should be able to speak the very words that God would speakWhen we serve, we should serve with the strength God provides- knowing that all good we do is from God
- May 10, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – The Fellowship
May 10, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – The FellowshipBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Ordinary ChurchThe Ordinary Church – The FellowshipActs 2:36-47Devotion to “The Fellowship” meant…Devotion to being in ONE ACCORDHomothymadonHomou - together, samethumos - wrath, anger, passion, outburst, fierceness, rageONE ACCORDBarriers to “One accord-ness” today:Sin – personal sinfulnessFlesh – desires of the fleshPride – we are about usPersonality – we see things very differentlyFears – when fear trumps faith, we divideGuilt – guilt causes us to find faultThe Bible can be difficult to interpret.- So it is easy to misinterpret scripture.- Or to think that correct interpretation is not possible.- Or decide that everyone’s interpretation is “God speaking to me”.- Or we emphasize one part over another.There is a buffet of Bible teachers today.There is a church “on every corner”.It is easier to find a new church than wrestle through relational or doctrinal issues.People have different, and many times wrong expectations of what the church really is.We disagree about what we should focus on.Culture affects us – post-modern culture, where there is no objective, absolute truth.We live in a very individualistic culture today.We live in a culture where everyone’s opinion is considered equally valid.We have access to so much information today that it is difficult to know what is true.We don’t know which doctrines are essential and which are not.We easily confuse personal preference with essential doctrine.We hate conflict, so resolving issues is difficult.We come together with biases and traditions that separate us and blind us.We are busy with our own lives.We are under lots of pressure elsewhere and can’t care deeply about other’s needs.We are willing to work hard on most other things but think church “should just be easy”.We don’t really believe that “It is more blessed to give than receive”.
- May 3, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – The Fellowship
May 3, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – The FellowshipBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Ordinary ChurchThe Ordinary Church – The FellowshipActs 2:36-47Koinonia- fellowship, association, community, communion, joint participationInward FellowshipOutward FellowshipEkklesia – Church Ek - Out Kaleo - Called - The called-out ones - A gathered assemblyDevotion to “The Fellowship” meant… Devotion to a SUPERNATURAL fellowship Devotion to GATHERING
- Apr 26, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – The Fellowship
Apr 26, 2020Carl Helmuth – The Ordinary Church – The FellowshipBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: The Ordinary ChurchThe Ordinary Church – The FellowshipActs 2:36-47Koinonia- fellowship, association, community, communion, joint participationInward FellowshipOutward FellowshipKoinonia doesn’t happen when…The Church is full of people who:- are not regenerated- have forgotten who they used to be- have forgotten what they were saved from- have forgotten what it took to save them- have forgotten what they are saved toKoinonia happens when…Our union with Christ is real and it:- produces love, joy and peace- produces a heart of praise and worship- places us into a family that fellowships- powers love and service for that family- produces a desire to be with that family
- Apr 19, 2020Carl Helmuth – A Final Preparation
Apr 19, 2020Carl Helmuth – A Final PreparationBy: Carl HelmuthSeries: (All)A Final PreparationJohn 1518 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.19 If you were of the world, it would love you as its own.Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.The world is not your friend-because you are not of the world-because it was not Jesus’ friend…we should expect persecution-because we expose their sin-because of the “TRUTH” barrier-but we are Christ’s ambassadors to the people of the worldThe world that is not your friend…is also inside the ChurchFour Overall Takeaways-I would urge us to accept that hatred and persecution from the world is normal for believers-I would urge us to recognize that our flesh loves the things of the world and we must battle that-I would urge us to always beware of the world’s messaging – real truth is from God’s kingdom-I would urge us to grow in our love for one another
