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Because (105A)
By: Bruce Thielemann | 8/23/2006

There is no rational reason God loves us; he loves us just because. ***See outline below.

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Because (105A)

Speaker: Bruce Thielemann

Date: 8/23/2006

References: Deuteronomy 7:6-11

Introduction:

Illustration: Quick-witted produce clerk comes up with the right answers.

Often, our only answer is “because.”

We answer “because” more often than we realize.
Illustration: Indian clarifies for cowboy why he has his ear to the ground.
Illustration: Lenny Skutnik dove into an icy river to save a crash victim just “because.”

Faith is often a matter of the heart.

Thielemann's growing faith is more heartfelt than intellectual.
Illustration: In Uncle Tom's Cabin, a master tried to shake the faith of a slave.
We make major decisions based on our hearts.

God loves us "because."

He loves us because of his heart.
Some people cannot believe God has such love for sinners.
Illustration: A turbulent flight concentrated Thielemann's thoughts on God.
God wants to make something beautiful out of our sins.

Christians serve in difficult places "because."

Illustration: Student motivated by God's love for him decides to become a missionary to India.
People can love mankind because Christ first loved them.

Conclusion:

Scripture is the story of “because.”

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