It is the Fear of God That Will Keep You From Sin -- Santosh Poonen -- November 28, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/fear-of-god-will-keep-you-from-sin River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that while God's kindness leads to repentance, it is the fear of God that leads to true victory over sin and becoming an overcomer. The speaker emphasizes treasuring God's word in our hearts, as this internal knowledge is what sustains us against sin, rather than merely speaking about it. He urges the congregation to live as obedient children, striving for holiness in all behaviors.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The word of god that saves us from sinThe word of God that protects us from sin is not just something we use to preach sermons, but something treasured and hidden deep within our hearts.Psalm 119:11
The promise to those who overcomeJesus promises that those who overcome sin will sit with Him on His throne, just as He overcame and sat down with His Father.Revelation 3:21
Called to be holy as God is holyBelievers are called as obedient children not to be conformed to their former lusts, but to be holy in all their behavior because God is holy.1 Peter 1:14–16
The kindness of God leads to repentanceThe riches of God's kindness, tolerance, and patience draw us back when we have wandered into sin.Romans 2:4
The prodigal son and the fear of GodThe prodigal son returned because he remembered his father's kindness, but maintaining a walk in the father's house requires a reverent fear of God.
Conduct yourselves in fear during your stay on earthBecause God judges impartially according to each one's work, believers must live out their time on earth with a true, reverent fear of God.1 Peter 1:17
Job's blameless life and worship in trialJob was a man who feared God and turned away from evil, allowing him to worship God immediately even after losing everything.
Abraham proves he fears GodWhen Abraham was willing to offer up Isaac, God stopped him and declared that He now knew Abraham feared Him.Genesis 22:12
Joseph resists temptation out of the fear of GodJoseph refused potiphar's wife because he recognized his master's trust and knew that God was watching everything he did.Genesis 39:8
The eyes of the Lord are in every placeThe eyes of the Lord watch every place, observing both the evil and the good.Proverbs 15:3
Cleaning the inside of the cupJesus rebuked the Pharisees for only cleaning the outside of the cup, teaching that we must first clean the inside so the outside becomes clean as well.Matthew 23:25–26
You shall fear only the Lord your GodBelievers are commanded to fear only the Lord and worship Him, removing idols of envy from their hearts.Deuteronomy 6:13
The conclusion of the whole matterAfter all the teachings, books, and sermons, the ultimate conclusion is to fear God and keep His commandments.
