180 Series 1 - Getting to Know God

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Jesus' Deity

John 1:1,14

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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:1,14

Hebrews 1:8

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But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

Hebrews 1:8

Jesus' Humanity

Hebrews 4:15

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For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.

Hebrews 4:15

Luke 2:52

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And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Luke 2:52

Jesus' Resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

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For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

1 Corinthians 15:20

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But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

1 Corinthians 15:20

Jesus Reveals God

John 1:18

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No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.

John 1:18

Hebrews 1:3

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The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

Hebrews 1:3

Jesus as Redeemer

Luke 19:10

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For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Luke 19:10

1 Peter 1:18-19

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For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.

1 Peter 1:18-19

Jesus' Return

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

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For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

1 John 3:2-3

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Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

1 John 3:2-3

Holy Spirit Testifies

John 16:13-14

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But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you.

John 16:13-14

1 Corinthians 12:3

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Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:3

Holy Spirit Indwells

Romans 8:9

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You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.

Romans 8:9

Galatians 4:6

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Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.”

Galatians 4:6

Holy Spirit Controls

Ephesians 5:18

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Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,

Ephesians 5:18

Galatians 5:16

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So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Galatians 5:16

Holy Spirit Reveals

1 Corinthians 2:9-10

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However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him— these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10

John 14:26

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But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

John 14:26

Holy Spirit Empowers

1 Corinthians 2:4-5

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My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.

1 Corinthians 2:4-5

1 Thessalonians 1:5

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because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

Holy Spirit Gives Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:11

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All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.

1 Corinthians 12:11

1 Corinthians 12:4-6

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There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6

God's Power

Jeremiah 32:17

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“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.

Jeremiah 32:17

God's Knowledge

Romans 11:33

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Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!

Romans 11:33

God's Presence

Jeremiah 23:24

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Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?” declares the Lord. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the Lord.

Jeremiah 23:24

God's Grace

2 Corinthians 9:8

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And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:8

God's Glory

1 Chronicles 29:11-13

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Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.

1 Chronicles 29:11-13

God's Faithfulness

2 Thessalonians 3:3

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But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

God is Spirit

John 4:24

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God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”

John 4:24

God's Holiness

1 Peter 1:15-16

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But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

1 Peter 1:15-16

God's Greatness

Psalm 145:3

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Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.

Psalm 145:3

God's Love

1 John 4:10

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This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

1 John 4:10

God's Mercy

Psalm 86:15

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But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Psalm 86:15

God's Sovereignty

Romans 8:28

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28