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We all tend to shrink God down to size in our minds, crafting Him into a more comfortable and understandable being. 

But in today's episode, the focus is on expanding the vision of who God truly is in all His greatness, glory, goodness, and grace. We will unpack the profound implications wrapped up in what we call “the 4 Gs.” Even if you don’t preach an entire series on them, these God-centered truths can revolutionize how you communicate the gospel.

The main points of the 4 Gs are: 

1. God is great, so we don't have to be in control. Understanding God's power allows us to trust Him instead of trying to control everything. 
2. God is glorious, so we don't have to fear others. Recognizing God's majesty makes other people seem less intimidating. 
3. God is good, so we don't need to look elsewhere for satisfaction. God is the ultimate source of joy and fulfillment. 
4. God is gracious, so we don't have to prove ourselves. We can rest in God's grace rather than striving to earn worth.

These good news truths should show up in our sermons again and again and feel familiar to your audience and core to your teaching. Repeating these aspects of God’s character reminds people of who God really is, and each one addresses a common struggle that comes from failing to see God properly. 

When we fail to regularly remind people of who God really is, it is human nature to fill that gap with our own thoughts and ideas, building a version in our minds that is often a lot like ourselves. It takes consistent reminders for our congregation not to lose sight of the true character of God.

Hearing about the 4 Gs should stir the soul and shape the way the gospel is preached. We must continually proclaim His greatness, glory, goodness, and grace until they saturate every fiber of our being. 

"You Can Change" by Tim Chester
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"When People are Big and God is Small" by Ed Welch
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