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The Aseity of God

July 2, 2023 Preacher: Chris Ritter Series: I Am Who I Am

Scripture: Exodus 3:1–15

Text: Exodus 3:1-15

Latin: A se = From self, or of one's self -- Translation: Self-existence 

Big Idea: God's self-existence, and creation's absolute dependence on Him, is glorious news for all.

1. Biblical Teaching of God's Aseity

a. Being self-existent, God has life in Himself (Exodus 3:15; Psalm 36:9; Isaiah 42:5, John 5:26, 8:58)

b. Being self-existent, God is Creator of all things (Genesis 1; Acts 17:22-26; Revelation 22:13)

c. Being self-existent, God reigns as Lord and Owner of all things (1 Chronicles 29:10-16; Psalm 50:10-12; Romans 11:33-36)

2. Theological Implications of God's Aseity

a. Life → Eternal Life

b. Creator → Cosmology

c. Lordship → Independence

3. Life Application of God's Aseity

a. Life → Eternal Life → Embrace your dependence

b. Creator → Cosmology → Embrace the binary

c. Lordship → Independence → Embrace humility

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