Zac Poonen - Our Love Must Grow in Discernment

Zac PoonenAugust 5, 20191h 12mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Our Love Must Grow in Discernment Date: 08-03-2019 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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The central message emphasizes that Christian life requires constant awareness of speaking to God, not just going through religious motions. Drawing from scripture, the speaker stresses that life comes not from mere knowledge or ritual, but from hearing and living by every word proceeding from God in the present tense. True fellowship with God requires walking in the light—meaning honesty—which allows the blood of Jesus to cleanse us from sin.

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Living by every word from GodJesus declared that man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God, matching the pattern in Genesis where God spoke daily.

Walking in the light through honestyWalking in the light means maintaining complete honesty and refusing to hide anything, while depending on the blood of Jesus for daily cleansing.1 John 1:7

Coming to the light through truthEveryone who practices evil hates the light, but those who practice the truth come to the light in total honesty without blaming others.John 3:20–21

Praying for love with discernmentPaul prayed that the believers' love would abound more and more in real knowledge and discernment so they are not easily fooled.Philippians 1:9

Safeguarding weaker brothersBelievers must use discernment regarding personal freedoms, choosing to limit themselves so they do not cause others to stumble.

The full gospel of grace and truthJesus demonstrated perfect discernment and balance, refusing to condemn the repentant sinner while commanding them to stop sinning.

Becoming a disciple scribeA scribe who becomes a disciple brings out treasures from Scripture in the Spirit of Christ rather than using rules to make people's lives miserable.Matthew 13:52

Ministers of the New CovenantGod has made believers adequate as servants of the new covenant, which is marked by the life-giving Spirit rather than the letter that kills.

Led by the Spirit as sons of GodAll who are being led by the Spirit of God are the true sons of God, moving beyond rigid letter-following to intimate daily dependence on Him.Romans 8:14

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