Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Why God Made Man 3 of 6
Theme:
Scripture:
Theocentricity & Humanism
Genesis 1-3
Tip: You can read the Transcript while listening to the sermon
Sermon Overview
In this comprehensive series, Reidhead argues that God did not make man because He was "lonely," but to manifest His own character to the universe. He traces the "Why" from the Counsel of Eternity, through the Garden, the Fall, and the Restoration. The conclusion is that man’s "Happiness" is secondary to God’s "Holiness" and "Honor."
Key Principles
Counsel Before Time:Rest in the fact that your life is rooted in the "Counsel of God" before time, not in a divine need for company.
Mirror of Attributes:Treat your life as a "Mirror" designed to reflect God’s attributes back to the universe.
Tragedy of Independence: Repent of "Independence" (the Fall), recognizing it as the root of all human purposelessness.
Recovery of Purpose:Use "Redemption" as the legal means to recover your original design as a vessel for His glory.
New Man Reflector:Aim for your daily life to be a "Reflection of Glory," making the character of God visible to others.
Missions: The Final Why: Make "World Missions" the ultimate expression and fulfillment of your life's purpose.
Means to an End:Repent of treating yourself as an "end"; accept that you are solely a "means" to God's end.