Three Distinctive Truths That I Learned in CFC - Santosh Poonen
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Summary
The speaker shares three distinctive truths learned from CFC, starting with the principle of following Christ's example rather than just leaders' teachings. He illustrates this using Old Testament examples like Noah, Moses, and Daniel, emphasizing steadfast faith. The second key point is that the opposite of God is money, referencing Joshua 24 to warn against serving wealth instead of the Lord.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Follow me as I follow ChristA foundational mark of CFC is hearing leaders who can genuinely say 'follow me as I follow Christ,' imitating their faith rather than their personal styles.Hebrews 13:71 Corinthians 11:1
Noah's faith in building an arkLike Noah, who prepared an ark by faith when warned of things not yet seen, the founders of CFC established a local expression of the body of Christ despite being outside mainstream Christendom.Hebrews 11:7
Moses choosing the reproach of ChristMoses considered the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, just as these leaders valued the message of the cross over worldly Christian success.
Daniel standing true in a day of compromiseDaniel made up his mind not to defile himself or compromise while others conformed to Babylon, setting an example of standing true to God.Daniel 1:8
The opposite of God is moneyDrawing from Joshua's final warnings to Israel, the speaker emphasizes that serving money is equivalent to forsaking God.
Guarding against future compromiseJust as a new generation arose in the book of Judges that did not know the Lord, the church must actively fight against the creeping love of money.Judges 2:10
Dealing radically with enemiesIsrael's failure to completely drive out their enemies and their partial compromises—like cutting off thumbs instead of dealing radically with evil—serve as a warning for believers regarding money.Judges 1:5–6
Conformed to the image of His SonGod causes all things to work together for good for those called to the purpose of being conformed to the image of Jesus.
The ultimate wedding invitationBelievers are invited not just to attend the wedding feast as audience members, but to be the bride of Christ who follow the Lamb wherever He goes.
