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1m 27s40 Q&A_31. Before my conversion, I had promised to marry an unbeliever. Do I have to keep my.....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 29s40 Q&A_30. Is it all right to “fall in love” or to be attracted to a person for marriage, after...
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
4m 2s40 Q&A_29. How can I avoid being exploited and taken advantage of, when I try to help others?.....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 23s40 Q&A_28. What are the principles in giving to God and His work from our income? How can I make....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 31s40 Q&A_27. What does it mean to be “separated from the world”? How can I be separated from the....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 50s40 Q&A_26. If we have surrendered everything to God, can we still make our own choices in matters...
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
4m 5s40 Q&A_25. What is meant by saying that God is a Trinity?
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 58s40 Q&A_24. What does it mean to lust with the eyes? If sinful thoughts pass through my mind, does...
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 14s40 Q&A_23. In the matter of submitting to authority, how can I do this in a godly way and not in....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 26s40 Q&A_22. How can I live in this world and yet not be defiled by the world?
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 33s40 Q&A_21. Why is it that a believer should Not marry an unbeliever?
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 33s40 Q&A_20. I found salvation in my church. But they do not preach strongly against sin....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 17s40 Q&A_19. I have received Jesus as my personal Saviour. But I find a tendency in myself....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 19s40 Q&A_18. I have been praying for the gift of the Holy Spirit. But I Still do not have the....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 23s40 Q&A_17. Though my sins are forgiven, I am troubled by sinful thoughts, I am troubled by sinful...
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 23s40 Q&A_16. I am saved. But I am not clear as to what sins I should confess to God and what sins....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 1s40 Q&A_15. Though I have the assurance of forgiveness of sins, why is it that I am not able to...
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 29s40 Q&A_14. In some villages, we are compelled to contribute towards the temple taxes....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 58s40 Q&A_13. What does the New Testament teach about tithing?
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 35s40 Q&A_12. Is speaking in tongues the evidence of having been baptized in the Holy Spirit? How....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 46s40 Q&A_11. It is written, “…with the mouth we confess, resulting in salvation” (Romans 10:10)......
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 41s40 Q&A_10. What are the requirements for being baptized in water?
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
2m 41s40 Q&A_09. How can I find out God’s will? Can I get answers for my unanswered prayers if I....
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
1m 40s40 Q&A_08. Are there any important Christian festivals? Can I observe or celebrate them?
CFC India - Zac Poonen · Jan 17
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
1m 27sCFC India
40 Q&A_31. Before my conversion, I had promised to marry an unbeliever. Do I have to keep my.....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 27s
The speaker advises that a believer should not marry an unbeliever because Christ's authority supersedes prior promises. While the speaker suggests that if sexual relations have already occurred, marriage should be seriously considered, otherwise, the promise to marry an unbeliever does not need to be kept.
1m 29sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_30. Is it all right to “fall in love” or to be attracted to a person for marriage, after...
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 29s
This session addresses the question of whether it is appropriate to 'fall in love' or feel attraction toward a person for marriage after one has been saved. The discussion likely provides guidance on navigating romantic feelings within the context of Christian commitment and purity.
4m 2sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_29. How can I avoid being exploited and taken advantage of, when I try to help others?.....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 4m 2s
This session addresses the common struggle of helping others without becoming exploited or taken advantage of. It explores the biblical principle of giving to those who ask, seeking guidance on how to maintain boundaries while remaining compassionate in service.
2m 23sCFC India
40 Q&A_28. What are the principles in giving to God and His work from our income? How can I make....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 23s
The discussion centers on the principles of giving to God and His work, emphasizing that giving should be done cheerfully and according to one's ability. The speaker advises that giving is for the benefit of the giver, not for God's need, and suggests that serving God will cause people to meet your needs without you having to ask. Furthermore, the speaker cautions against giving to those who constantly ask for money.
1m 31sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_27. What does it mean to be “separated from the world”? How can I be separated from the....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 31s
This session addresses the common question of what it means to be 'separated from the world' spiritually. The discussion aims to clarify how one can maintain a separation from worldly influences without becoming isolated from friends and family. The core message focuses on maintaining a distinct walk with Christ within daily life.
1m 50sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_26. If we have surrendered everything to God, can we still make our own choices in matters...
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 50s
This session addresses the common question of whether complete surrender to God negates personal autonomy in major life decisions. The discussion explores how true surrender does not mean relinquishing all choice, but rather aligning one's will with God's will through wisdom and obedience. It encourages believers to trust God's guidance in areas like marriage, career, and location.
4m 5sCFC India
40 Q&A_25. What is meant by saying that God is a Trinity?
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 4m 5s
The speaker addresses the difficulty of understanding the doctrine of the Trinity, asserting that God is three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) in one Godhead. He uses analogies to explain that while human understanding struggles with this concept, the biblical revelation through Jesus Christ confirms it. The discussion also touches upon the practice of baptism, emphasizing that naming the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus Christ is the correct understanding.
1m 58sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_24. What does it mean to lust with the eyes? If sinful thoughts pass through my mind, does...
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 58s
This session addresses the question of what it means to lust with the eyes and whether merely having sinful thoughts constitutes sin. The discussion likely explores the nature of temptation and the difference between merely thinking a thought and actively sinning.
2m 14sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_23. In the matter of submitting to authority, how can I do this in a godly way and not in....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 14s
This session addresses the practical question of how to submit to authority in a manner that is genuinely godly rather than foolish. The discussion likely explores biblical principles for maintaining proper submission while also maintaining personal wisdom and conviction.
1m 26sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_22. How can I live in this world and yet not be defiled by the world?
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 26s
This session addresses the common struggle of living in the world without being corrupted by it. The core message revolves around maintaining spiritual purity and separation from worldly influences while remaining engaged in daily life. It provides guidance on practical ways to navigate the world while keeping one's focus on Christ.
2m 33sCFC India
40 Q&A_21. Why is it that a believer should Not marry an unbeliever?
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 33s
The speaker argues that a believer should not marry an unbeliever because the couple will have fundamentally different life goals, leading to constant conflict. He uses analogies, such as two people pulling in opposite directions or adding cold water to boiling water, to illustrate that the differing paths will inevitably cause the believer to sink to the unbeliever's level or result in a lukewarm life. The counsel is to marry someone who shares the commitment to living for God.
2m 33sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_20. I found salvation in my church. But they do not preach strongly against sin....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 33s
The speaker addresses the concern of finding salvation in a church environment that does not strongly preach against sin. The core message revolves around the necessity of confronting sin and maintaining a high standard of holiness within the church community. It encourages the listener to seek environments that emphasize deep biblical teaching on sin and righteousness.
1m 17sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_19. I have received Jesus as my personal Saviour. But I find a tendency in myself....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 17s
This session addresses the common struggle of having accepted Jesus as a personal savior while simultaneously harboring a tendency to despise Christians belonging to other groups. The core message focuses on how to overcome this judgmental attitude and maintain unity within the body of Christ.
2m 19sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_18. I have been praying for the gift of the Holy Spirit. But I Still do not have the....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 19s
The speaker addresses the common struggle of praying for the gift of the Holy Spirit while lacking assurance of its reception. The core message revolves around discerning whether to participate in public prayer services for the Spirit when one is uncertain of their spiritual status. The discussion guides the listener toward understanding the nature of assurance in the Christian life.
1m 23sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_17. Though my sins are forgiven, I am troubled by sinful thoughts, I am troubled by sinful...
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 23s
This session addresses the common struggle of being troubled by sinful thoughts, even after acknowledging that sins have been forgiven. The core message focuses on how to overcome these persistent thoughts, suggesting a path of continued spiritual discipline and reliance on God's grace.
1m 23sCFC India
40 Q&A_16. I am saved. But I am not clear as to what sins I should confess to God and what sins....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 23s
The speaker explains that sin must be confessed within the circle in which it was committed. If a sin is only against God, it is confessed only to God. However, if the sin involves another person or group, confession must be made to both God and the affected parties. This principle applies to various scenarios, such as dirty thoughts versus anger directed at a specific person or group.
1m 1sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_15. Though I have the assurance of forgiveness of sins, why is it that I am not able to...
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 1s
This session addresses the common struggle of having assurance of forgiveness while simultaneously feeling unable to live closely with God. The discussion likely explores the gap between theological understanding and practical, daily obedience. It encourages viewers to move beyond mere assurance to active pursuit of a closer walk with the divine.
1m 29sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_14. In some villages, we are compelled to contribute towards the temple taxes....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 29s
This video addresses the difficult ethical and spiritual question of being compelled to pay temple taxes in certain villages. It seeks guidance on what Christians should do when faced with threats or dire consequences if they refuse to contribute to these taxes.
1m 58sCFC India
40 Q&A_13. What does the New Testament teach about tithing?
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 58s
The discussion addresses the practice of tithing, contrasting the Old Testament requirement of giving 10% of crops to groups like the Levites with the New Testament teaching. The central message emphasizes that in the New Covenant, the focus shifts from the specific amount given to the attitude of the giver, stressing that giving should be done cheerfully and out of gratitude, as God is not a beggar.
1m 35sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_12. Is speaking in tongues the evidence of having been baptized in the Holy Spirit? How....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 35s
This session addresses the common question of whether speaking in tongues is the required evidence of receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit. It provides guidance on how an individual can seek this experience. The content aims to clarify theological understanding regarding the Spirit's baptism.
2m 46sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_11. It is written, “…with the mouth we confess, resulting in salvation” (Romans 10:10)......
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 46s
This message addresses the timing and nature of salvation, contrasting the immediate confession of faith with the requirement to endure until the end. It raises the question of whether salvation is secured upon confessing Christ or if it requires perseverance throughout one's life.
1m 41sCFC India
40 Q&A_10. What are the requirements for being baptized in water?
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 41s
The requirements for water baptism involve more than just intellectual belief; it requires a deep, committed faith, similar to the trust a woman has in her husband. Baptism serves as a public testimony that the individual has died to their old life and desires to live for Christ. Therefore, one should only be baptized after making a genuine decision to follow Jesus Christ as a disciple.
2m 41sCFC India
40 Q&A_09. How can I find out God’s will? Can I get answers for my unanswered prayers if I....
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 41s
To discern God's will, one must study Scripture, observe God's control over circumstances, seek counsel from godly mentors, and listen to the Holy Spirit. While prayer and fasting are disciplines that can help one focus and show seriousness to God, they do not guarantee immediate answers; one must learn to pray according to God's will.
1m 40sCFC India
transcribing40 Q&A_08. Are there any important Christian festivals? Can I observe or celebrate them?
CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 1m 40s
This video addresses common questions regarding Christian festivals, specifically whether they are important to observe or celebrate. The content likely guides the viewer on the biblical basis for Christian observance, advising on how to approach traditions and celebrations within the faith.