Messages by Desiring God

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Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ, Session 2 Apr 21, 2007

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The beauty and attraction of Jesus Christ isn’t just that he is meek or just that he is strong, but that he is meek in his strength and strong in his meekness.

Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ, Session 1 Apr 21, 2007

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Delighting in Christ is not simply a blessing that comes in time, but is the essence of saving faith itself. To enjoy Jesus is to know Jesus.

The Nature of Saving Faith Apr 20, 2007

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Salvation comes through faith not only by believing objective facts, but by experiencing Christ as supremely satisfying.

The Nature of Our Depravity Apr 19, 2007

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The essence of sin is preferring anything more than God. Only he is truly worthy, but in our depravity, we shun the life he offers.

The Reason for Our Creation Apr 19, 2007

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God’s ultimate goal is to uphold and display his glory for the maximum enjoyment of his redeemed church.

The Beautiful Faith of Fearless Submission Apr 15, 2007

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A Christian woman hopes in God, fears nothing, and wears the jewelry of godliness.

The Peculiar Mark of Majesty, Part 2 Apr 08, 2007

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We will reign with Christ and find our joy not in usurping God's majesty but in saying: “How majestic is your name in all the earth.”

What Everybody Knows Before the Gospel Comes Apr 05, 2007

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There is knowledge that is communicated to all through nature, and then there is knowledge that is only communicated in the gospel: “Everyone who believes in Jesus receives forgiveness of sins.”

Radical Effects of the Resurrection Apr 03, 2007

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Jesus calls his people to risk everything for him. But that temporary risk is nothing compared to all that God is and will be for us.

The Peculiar Mark of Majesty, Part 1 Apr 01, 2007

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The glory of God is unique because of the lowly ways he chooses to show it.