As Ecclesiastes comes to a close, the author gives us some closing remarks about the Teacher and a warning for us to fear God and obey.

Our text in this study is: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

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Dive into the powerful conclusion of Ecclesiastes with this in-depth Bible study! In The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is God Himself (Ecclesiastes 12:9-14), we explore the final verses of this profound Old Testament book. Join us for an expository sermon that unpacks the Teacher’s closing thoughts on wisdom, purpose, and the ultimate call to fear God and obey His commandments.

This video is part of a complete series on Ecclesiastes, designed to guide Christians, seekers, and anyone looking for deeper meaning in life. Discover why the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and how living in obedience to God leads to a truly fulfilling life. Perfect for those interested in systematic Bible study, Christian sermons, or understanding the message of Ecclesiastes.

What You’ll Learn:

The heavenly wisdom behind Ecclesiastes 12:9-14.

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The Teacher urges us to remember our Creator before our youthful vitality is swallowed up by the ravages of age.

Our text in this study is: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

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Dive into the profound wisdom of Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 in this powerful expository sermon, “Remember, Remember The Lord Your Creator.” The Teacher reminds us of life’s fleeting nature, urging us to cherish our Creator before youth fades and the inevitability of death arrives. This video explores the timeless truth that the only escape from death is through a personal relationship with the eternal God of the Bible, who offers the gift of everlasting life.

Whether you’re seeking to deepen your understanding of Scripture, searching for the meaning of life, or looking for a Calvary Chapel teaching, this sermon is perfect for you. Join us as we unpack the rich imagery and spiritual lessons in Ecclesiastes, providing hope, perspective, and direction for living a life anchored in God’s eternal promises.

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The Teacher tells us to live with grit and diligence, despite the unknowable nature of this life. Doing so in the fear of God leads us to the good life.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

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The Teacher shows us the path of the fool and the path of the wise, showing what happens when you take each one.

Ecclesiastes 10:2-20

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What is relational sovereignty?

Christians wrestle with how to understand how God’s sovereignty works. On the one hand, the Bible clearly presents God as sovereign over all the universe. But, at the same time, it also presents God’s will and activity as being flexible and even acted upon by His creation.

We read the Bible and see that God could deliver His people from suffering, and sometimes He does, but much more often we are left to suffer in this life. How can we square that reality with the promise that God is a God of love?

Many Christians hold to a view of sovereignty commonly called “meticulous determinism,” or “meticulous providence.” But this view does not account for much of what we see in Scripture and it logically concludes with God being a monster Who makes sport of human beings.

A smaller number of Christians hold a view commonly called “open Theism,” where God is not actually sovereign.

Is there another way to understand what is revealed in Scripture but also squares with the problem of suffering?

Relational sovereignty offers the way.

Find the rest of this study in Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:1 at:

Look On The Blight Side (Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:1)

Full references can be found in the sermon notes.

References for quotes and points found in this excerpt are:

Roger Olsen – A Relational View Of God’s Sovereignty

A Relational View of God’s Sovereignty

Does the Open View Undermine God’s Sovereignty?

Does the Open View Undermine God’s Sovereignty?

Phil Noordmans – Relational Sovereignty: A View That Makes Room for Prayer

The Teacher honestly shares a major finding in his studies – that the world is a consistently unfair place. How does this reality square with our understanding of God’s sovereignty?

Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:1

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Casanova was trying to live a life that could escape death. We are the dying who know we are going to live.

Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:10

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The Teacher speaks about the importance of obeying the government even when government isn’t good.

Ecclesiastes 8:1-15

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The Teacher comes to the sad conclusion that only one in a thousand people live a life worth living. But know the secret of how we can become the one in a thousand.

Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

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The Teacher challenges us to spend some time at funerals to make sure we’re properly valuing our lives.

Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

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