1. All would desire to be close to God (Psalm 96:1-5). While we are in this world we are not in close proximity to God (Ecclesiastes 5:2). Disobedience to His word magnifies this separation (Isaiah 59:1,2). All would desire to be close to God (Psalm 96:1-5). While we are in this world we are not in close proximity to God (Ecclesiastes 5:2). Disobedience to His word magnifies this separation (Isaiah 59:1,2). Drawing Near to God (James 4:7-10)

2. Because of sin all are separated from God. (Romans 3:23). Christ’s coming to earth is to give man a way that we may draw near to God. (Hebrews 10:19-22). Because of sin all are separated from God. (Romans 3:23). Christ’s coming to earth is to give man a way that we may draw near to God. (Hebrews 10:19-22). Drawing Near to God (James 4:7-10)

3. We Must Draw Near To God... I. “With a True Heart.” A. Not in word only (Matt 15:8). B. Out of the heart are the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23). We Must Draw Near To God... I. “With a True Heart.” A. Not in word only (Matt 15:8). B. Out of the heart are the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23). Drawing Near to God (James 4:7-10)

4. We Must Draw Near To God... II. “In Full Assurance of Faith.” A. Without it we cannot please Him (Hebrews 11:6). B. The Christian lives by faith (Galatians 2:20). We Must Draw Near To God... II. “In Full Assurance of Faith.” A. Without it we cannot please Him (Hebrews 11:6). B. The Christian lives by faith (Galatians 2:20). Drawing Near to God (James 4:7-10)

5. We Must Draw Near To God... III. “Having Our Hearts Sprinkled From an Evil Conscience.” A. The conscience alone can’t save (Acts 23:1). B. The conscience can condemn (Romans 14:22). We Must Draw Near To God... III. “Having Our Hearts Sprinkled From an Evil Conscience.” A. The conscience alone can’t save (Acts 23:1). B. The conscience can condemn (Romans 14:22). Drawing Near to God (James 4:7-10)

6. We Must Draw Near To God... IV. “And Our Bodies Washed With Pure Water.” A. Baptism is an appeal for a good conscience. (I Peter 3:20,21). B. In Baptism sin is washed away (Acts 22:16). We Must Draw Near To God... IV. “And Our Bodies Washed With Pure Water.” A. Baptism is an appeal for a good conscience. (I Peter 3:20,21). B. In Baptism sin is washed away (Acts 22:16). Drawing Near to God (James 4:7-10)