Family Worship Center, Beloit WI
Lego Life: Building a Life of Goodness
Building a Life of Goodness
Goodness defined
- agathōsýnē: moral righteousness, character
- From the word agathós: inherently good
- In the old testament, this word was only used in reference to God
- Jesus echoes these words in the book of Mark
The Goodness of God
Character: The moral and mental features that define a person, whether good or evil. The term also means moral strength, which Scripture regards as something to be highly valued.
The Goodness of God
God is Good
Psalms 34:8 NLT
The Goodness of God
God is Good
God is Holy
1 Samuel 2:2 NLT
The Goodness of God
God is Good
God is Holy
God is Faithful
Psalms 36:5 NLT
The Goodness of God
God is Good
God is Holy
God is Faithful
God is Just and Righteous
Romans 3:25-26 NLT
The Goodness of God
God is Good
God is Holy
God is Faithful
God is Just and Righteous
God is Loving
Psalms 145:17 NLT
Romans 5:8 NLT
The Goodness of God
God is Good
God is Holy
God is Faithful
God is Just and Righteous
God is Loving
God is Merciful and Compassionate
Psalms 86:15 NLT
Luke 1:50 NLT
The Goodness of God
God is Good
God is Holy
God is Faithful
God is Just and Righteous
God is Loving
God is Merciful and Compassionate
Goodness in the New Testament
John 15:5-6 NIV
The Goodness of God
Goodness happens with transformation
- Purpose of our transformation is to display the goodness of God
2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV
The Goodness of God
Goodness happens with transformation
- Purpose of our transformation is to display the goodness of God
- Learning the right answers
- Self help approach
Matthew 15:19 NIV
The Goodness of God
Goodness happens with transformation
- Purpose of our transformation is to display the goodness of God
- Learning the right answers
- Self help approach
- Spiritual transformation
The Goodness of God
How are we transformed?
- Living a life in a relationship with God
Mark 1:16-18 NIV
Mark 2:14 NIV
The Goodness of God
How are we transformed?
- Living a life in a relationship with God
- In our relationship with Jesus we find the power to be transformed
John 15:1-5 NIV
The Goodness of God
How are we transformed?
- Living a life in a relationship with God
- In our relationship with Jesus we find the power to be transformed
- We become like the ones we spend time with
Exodus 34:29-30 NIV
The Goodness of God
How the Spirit produces goodness in our lives
- Makes us sons and daughters of God
1 Thessalonians 2:12 NIV
Colossians 3:10 NIV
The Goodness of God
How the Spirit produces goodness in our lives
- Makes us sons and daughters of God
- Develops a servant’s heart
Matthew 20:28 NIV
Acts 10:38 NIV
The Goodness of God
The goodness of God is all about character and integrity
Proverbs 11:3 NIV
The Goodness of God
The goodness of God is all about character and integrity
- Building a life of God’s goodness
- Walk closely with God
Psalms 15:1-5 NIV
The Goodness of God
The goodness of God is all about character and integrity
- Building a life of God’s goodness
- Walk closely with God
- Walk in the Spirit
- Walk in the Word
Who is your God?