Without Christ We Can Do Nothing - Zac Poonen
Dubai Meetings February 2017 Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living requires a willingness to be inconvenienced and available to serve others, contrasting this with a modern lifestyle of comfort. He stresses that the purpose of church attendance is not just to be strengthened, but to actively serve and help others know Jesus. Ultimately, he defines eternal life not as longevity, but as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Praying to be used by GodBelievers should pray for God to bring needy souls across their path so they can encourage the discouraged and help others know Jesus better.
The Blessing of AbrahamAbraham was blessed so that he could be a blessing to others, yet many believers only pray for God to bless them without asking to be a blessing.Genesis 12:2
What is the definition of eternal life?Eternal life is not simply living forever, but knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent.
Taking hold of eternal lifeEven after walking with God for many years, believers are told to take hold of eternal life, which means getting to know God better and better.
Knowing God's acts versus knowing God's waysWhile the sons of Israel only saw God's outward actions and miracles, God made His ways known to mature servants like Moses.
Being transformed by the renewing of the mindBelievers must not be conformed to worldly values like money and comfort, but have their minds transformed to think like God thinks.
Fulfilling God's pre-ordained planGod planned out every day of our lives in His mind before we were born, and our goal should be to fulfill that specific plan rather than seeking worldly greatness.
Without me you can do nothingJust as a branch cannot produce fruit unless it stays in the tree, believers can accomplish nothing of eternal value without abiding in Christ.John 15:5
What is true prayer?Prayer is an expression of our complete helplessness and the recognition that we cannot do anything worthwhile without God's backing.
God chooses the weak and humbleGod deliberately chooses the foolish, weak, and lowly things of the world so that no one can boast in His presence.
Moses and the lesson of human weaknessThough Moses was educated in all the wisdom of Egypt and powerful in speech, God had to humble him in the wilderness for forty years before using him.
