Magnifying the Glory of God

Just as a telescope magnifies and enlarges our view of a star, our life as a Christian should magnify and enlarge people’s view of God. 

Three foundational truths:
1. We were created for God’s glory. (Isaiah 43:6-7)
2. We are saved for His glory. (Ephesians 1:5-6)
3. We are sanctified for His glory. (1 Thessalonians 4:3a)

“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” - John Piper 

How do we magnify God? (Philippians 1:21)

Here’s the key:

1. Paul had the right view of life. 

- How would you answer this question? For me to live is [        ]. 
- Paul answered it this way: For me to live is Christ. 
- Before we do something, we should ask if it will give the right opinion of God. (Philippians 3:8; Romans 11:36)
- Paul’s view of living:
LIVING = KNOWING & MAGNIFYING CHRIST
- We will not glorify God until we understand that life is not all about us. Life is all about God’s glory, not ours. 

2. Paul had the right view of death.

- Gain means profit or advantage. 
- How could he view dying as gain?
- Paul knew dying would take him to a more intimate relationship with Christ. 
- What are the advantages of being with the Lord in death? No more pain, temptation, battling the flesh, failures, tears, or distractions. 

Paul looked at death as gain. (Philippians 1:21)

DEATH = MEETING & MAGNIFYING CHRIST MORE!