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Tuesday: In the Presence of God
The Bible says that God “dwells in unapproachable light” (1 Timothy 6:16, NRSV), and that “no one has ever seen God” (John 1:18, 1 John 4:12, NRSV). Does it mean that the saints in heaven will never see God the Father? Not at all. It is quite evident that not seeing God refers to the human beings after the Fall, because there are several indications in Scripture that the saints will actually see Him in heaven.
Read Matthew 5:8; 1 John 3:2-3; and Revelation 22:3-4. What do these passages tell us about the supreme privilege of seeing God?
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The same apostle John who stated that “no one has ever seen God” (John 1:18, 1 John 4:12, NRSV) also declares that “we shall see Him as He is” (1 John 3:2-3, , NKJV) and “see His face” (Revelation 22:3-4, , NKJV). It can be debatable whether these passages refer to God the Father or to Christ. But all doubts are gone in light of Christ’s own statement, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8, NKJV). What a privilege it will be for the redeemed to worship God in His temple! But the supreme privilege of all will be to see His face.
“The people of God are privileged to hold open communion with the Father and the Son. ‘Now we see through a glass, darkly.’ 1 Corinthians 13:12. We behold the image of God reflected, as in a mirror, in the works of nature and in His dealings with men; but then we shall see Him face to face, without a dimming veil between. We shall stand in His presence and behold the glory of His countenance.” — Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, Pages 676, 677.
Notice in some of the verses for today the link between purity and seeing God. The “pure in heart” will see God; he who will see God “purifies himself, just as He is pure” (1 John 3:3, NKJV). What these verses reveal is that God must do a work in us now to help prepare us for heaven.
Though, in the end, our title to heaven has been made certain through the death of Jesus, we will go through a purifying process here and now that will help prepare us for our eternal home. And central to the purification process is obedience to His Word.
| Read 1 Peter 1:22. How does this text reveal to us the link between obedience and purification? What is it about obedience that purifies us? How, specifically, does Peter say our obedience will be made manifest? |
Amen!
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14.3 In the Presence of God – ALL THINGS NEW | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series ON DEATH, DYING, AND THE FUTURE HOPE with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
14.ALL THINGS NEW
The new earth is full of glory.
Memory Text: Revelation 21:5 – Then He who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new.’ And He said to me, ‘Write, for these words are true and faithful.
14.3 In the Presence of God
We will be close to God forever.
My God bless you today and always.
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God’s Creation and His Power in Nature and Human Hearts #Campmeeting
God’s Power in Nature and Human Hearts “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork” (Psalm 19:1, NKJV). Do you ever wonder how powerful our God is as you realize the vastness of nature? The vastness of the universe’s splendor puts us in awe as we consider Isaiah 40:26. “Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these things, who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name, by the greatness of His might and the strength of His power; not one is missing.” Nature shows how great our Creator is, and no human perspective or science will ever be able to fully explain His power and love for everything He made. As we see God’s power in nature, may it serve as a reminder of the power of God so that we would experience it in our own lives as we strive to become everything He has called us to be. Watch as Ben Clausen discusses God's power in nature and humanity. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who promise to help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Click the notification bell so that you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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“Twenty-four Hours a Day, I Just Think About How to Win People to Christ”
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