“Soli Deo Gloria To the Glory of God Alone” Rev. Robert J. Smith Pastor Colonial Hills Baptist Church

Romans 11:33-36 33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? 35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? 36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

Johann Sebastian Bach “Jesus help me show your glory through the music I write. May it bring you joy even as it brings joy to your people.”

The Five Solas Sola Gratia – Grace Alone Sola Fide – Faith Alone Solus Christus – Christ Alone Sola Scriptura – Scripture Alone Soli Deo Gloria – To the Glory of God Alone (Today)

James M. Boice “Without these five confessional statements – Scripture Alone, Christ Alone, grace alone, faith alone and glory to God alone – we do not have a true church, and certainly not one that will survive lone. For how can any church be a true and faithful church if it does not stand for Scripture Alone, is not committed to a biblical gospel and does not exist for God’s glory? A church without these convictions has ceased to be a true church whatever else it may be.”

God’s Glory Understood Hebrew word – Kabod Weighty, Heavy (Icabod) The Glory of the Lord has departed. Greek word – Doxa Doxology

Merrill Unger “…in respect to God, His glory is the manifestation of His divine attributes and perfections, or such a visble effulgence as indicates the possession and presence of these.”

Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth

“Of Him” – He is our Origin 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Colossians 1:16 (KJV)

“Of Him” – He is our Origin Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Revelation 4:11 (KJV)

“Through Him” – He is our Sustainer And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. Colossians 1:17 (KJV)

“Through Him” – He is our Sustainer Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; Hebrews 1:3 (KJV)

“Through Him” – He is our Sustainer And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18 (KJV)

“To Him” – He is our Goal But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV)

“To Him” – He is our Goal 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:28-29 (KJV)

“To Him” – He is our Goal And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Romans 1:23 (KJV)

Johann Sebastian Bach “Jesus help me show your glory through the music I write. May it bring you joy even as it brings joy to your people.”

SDG 5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: 6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6 (KJV)

SDG 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 6:20 (KJV)

SDG Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 (KJV)