Stephen Elliott teaches that Revelation 5 reveals worship as a holistic act involving acknowledging God's truth, recognizing our own position, offering ourselves, and obeying God's guidance.
This sermon delves into the essence of glorifying God, emphasizing the importance of making Him the center of positive attention. It explores the four components of worship: acknowledging the truth about God, recognizing the truth about oneself in light of God's greatness, offering something of value to God, and obeying His commands. The passage in Revelation 5, particularly verses 11 and 12, highlights the worthiness of God to be worshipped, praised, and thanked, inspiring a deeper understanding of true worship.
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Sermon Outline
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I. The Meaning of Glorifying God
- Glorify means making God the center of positive attention
- The church's purpose is to glorify God
- Worship is central to glorification
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II. Four Components of Worship
- Acknowledge what is true about God
- Acknowledge what is true about ourselves
- Offer something valuable to God
- Obey God's instructions
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III. Application from Revelation 5
- Recognize God's worthiness to be worshipped
- Offer our lives as a living sacrifice
- Respond in obedience to God's guidance
Key Quotes
“The essence of the word glorify means to make God the center of positive attention.” — Stephen Elliott
“True worship not only acknowledges first of all what's true about God, but it acknowledges what's true about ourselves in light of who God is.” — Stephen Elliott
“The last aspect of worship is to do whatever God tells you to do, to obey him.” — Stephen Elliott
Application Points
- Make worship a daily practice by focusing on God's attributes and your relationship to Him.
- Offer your life as a living sacrifice by dedicating your actions and choices to God.
- Obey God's guidance promptly as an expression of true worship.
