Untarnished Name

Untarnished Name
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 3/27/2022
Exodus 20:7

Sermon Theme: A true representation of God’s name is crucially important to Him. So, taking the name of the Lord should mean something to us. It should not be taken lightly. Therefore, respect for His name is ultimately seen in how we testify to our salvation and sanctification through our Lord Jesus Christ.

I. MISREPRESENTING GOD - (Exodus 20:7)
    A. Bearing God's Name - (Num. 6:27)
    B. Disrespecting God's Name - (Exod. 20:7a)
    C. Misuse Brings Accountability - (Exod. 20:7b)

II. OBEYING THIS COMMAND - (Exodus 20:7)
    A. How Israel Failed
        1. Profane Words - (Lev. 24:10–16)
        2. Dishonest Speech - (Lev. 19:12)
        3. Rejecting Sanctification - (Lev. 22:31–33)
    B. But Jesus Fulfilled
        1. Exact Representation of God - (Heb. 1:3)
        2. Active Obedience to God - (Heb. 5:8–9)
        3. Bore Our Guilt as a Sacrifice - (Heb. 10:5–7)

III. REPRESENTING GOD FAITHFULLY
    A. Sincere Christian Testimony
    B. Truthful Speech
    C. Building Up and Giving Thanks