Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 4/19/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC
Outline:
Is God Responsible for Pandemics?
Job 1:19-21; 42:10-11; 1:14-19
Job 1:12; 2:6, 10
Gen. 1:31; Rom. 5:12; 8:20
1 Thess. 1:10; 5:9
Is God Purposeful in bringing Pandemics?
12 Reasons God Ordains Pain for our lives
1) For advancing the Gospel (Phil. 1:12-20; Acts 8:1-3)
2) For correcting us as members of his church (Heb. 12:5-10)
3) For restraining our sinning (2 Cor.12:7)
4) As a consequence of sin to deter repeat offenses (1 Cor. 11:29-30)
5) To stimulate growth, maturity and perseverance in Christ (James 1:2-4)
6) To test and prove our faithfulness (1 Pet. 1:6-7)
7) To equip us for ministry to sufferers (2 Cor. 1:3-5)
8) To teach us to live by God’s word (Deut. 8:3)
9) To turn us back to God (Heb. 4:15-16)
10) To conform us to Christ’s sufferings (Phil. 3:8-11)
11) To more clearly display God’s works (John 9:1-3)
12) To exalt God-centered worship (Rom.8:28)
Job 1:1, 8; 42:6
Luke 13:1-5; John 9:1-3
Rev. 9:20-21
How do we Respond to Pandemics?
1. Let us seek God first and foremost!
Ps. 46:1; Matt. 6:24-34
2 Chron. 16:12; 32:24
Heb. 4:16
2. Replace fear with a ministry of love and compassion.
Matt. 9:36-38
Conclusion: Rom. 8:28
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