Five Solas: Soli Deo Gloria (Christian Hedonism)

Glorifying God

(1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1)

Pastor Mark Driscoll

(Click here to download the sermon audio)

Also:

The Happiness of God: Foundation for Christian Hedonism – John Piper (click to download)

“Indeed, if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires, not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased. “ C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

Christian Hedonism:

The most selfless act a being of perfect love can commit is to create other beings to enjoy him.

the singular purpose for which we were created is to glorify god, to make his name great, to honor him.  knowing the truth of the gospel, the finished work of jesus christ on the cross, out of joyous and thankful hearts we respond with glorious worship and discipleship, and we find that this is the secret to happiness:

Our Joy = God’s Glory

“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” – John Piper