Eternal Depth of Love Divine

Count Zinzendorf

The sermon 'Eternal Depth of Love Divine' by Count Zinzendorf emphasizes the vast and great love of God, displayed in Jesus, and encourages believers to surrender their lives to God's love and presence.
Count Zinzendorf preaches about the eternal depth of God's divine love displayed in Jesus, emphasizing the vastness of God's grace and the all-encompassing nature of His love for sinners. He encourages surrendering all aspects of our being - flesh, soul, and spirit - to God's tender care and presence, acknowledging that God's mercies far exceed our sins. Count Zinzendorf urges believers to seek God's saving health and to be armed with heavenly zeal to fearlessly navigate through all challenges.

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Eternal depth of love divine,

In Jesus, God with us, displayed;

How bright Thy beaming glories shine!

How wide Thy healing streams are spread!

With whom dost Thou delight to dwell?

Sinners, a vile and thankless race:

O God, what tongue aright can tell

How vast Thy love, how great Thy grace!

The dictates of Thy sovereign will

With joy our grateful hearts receive:

All Thy delight in us fulfill;

Lo! all we are to Thee we give.

To Thy sure love, Thy tender care,

Our flesh, soul, spirit, we resign:

O fix Thy sacred presence there,

And seal the abode for ever Thine.

O King of glory, Thy rich grace

Our feeble thought surpasses far;

Yea, even our crimes, though numberless,

Less numerous than Thy mercies are.

Still, Lord, Thy saving health display,

And arm our souls with heav'nly zeal;

So fearless shall we urge our way

Through all the powers of earth and hell.

Sermon Outline

The Love of God
Our Response to God's Love
The Assurance of God's Love
The Power of God's Love
God's grace surpasses human thought
God's mercy is greater than our sins

Key Quotes

“O God, what tongue aright can tell How vast Thy love, how great Thy grace!” — Count Zinzendorf

“To Thy sure love, Thy tender care, Our flesh, soul, spirit, we resign:” — Count Zinzendorf

“Yea, even our crimes, though numberless, Less numerous than Thy mercies are.” — Count Zinzendorf

Application Points

We should surrender our lives to God's love and presence, trusting in His goodness and sovereignty.
We should trust in God's grace and mercy, and allow Him to work through us.
We should have confidence in God's love and presence in our lives, even in times of uncertainty or doubt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to receive God's will with joy?

Receiving God's will with joy means to accept and obey His plans for our lives willingly and gladly, trusting in His goodness and sovereignty.

How can we give ourselves to God?

We can give ourselves to God by surrendering our lives, our thoughts, and our actions to Him, trusting in His love and care for us.

What is the assurance of God's love?

The assurance of God's love is the confidence that we have in His love and presence in our lives, even in times of uncertainty or doubt.

How can we experience the power of God's love?

We can experience the power of God's love by trusting in His grace and mercy, and by surrendering our lives to Him, allowing Him to work through us.