Spiritual Authority - Santosh Poonen, WOF 2014, Austin, TX

Santosh PoonenNovember 11, 20141h 4mWatch on YouTube

Theme - When We Put Jesus First in Everything Session 2 - Spiritual Authority Weekend of Fellowship hosted by Austin Christian Fellowship Church. Nov 8 -9, 2014 www.austincfc.com austincfc@gmail.com

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The central message is that believers should focus on Jesus Christ, recognizing Him as the ultimate source of spiritual authority and life. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship involves pointing people to Jesus rather than impressing them with doctrine or personal gifting. He encourages fathers and mothers to model their journey toward Christ by admitting mistakes and seeking forgiveness, showing that following Jesus is accessible even when imperfect.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Following godly examples as we follow ChristPaul and other godly examples challenge believers to live lives where they can honestly tell others to follow them as they follow Christ.

The testimony of the worst of sinners finding mercyPaul viewed himself as the foremost of sinners, demonstrating that Christ's mercy is an example for all who believe for eternal life.1 Timothy 1:15–16

Pressing on to lay hold of that for which Christ laid hold of usEven later in life, Paul did not think he had already arrived, but pressed on with all his energy to experience the full purpose for which Jesus saved him.

Returning to the Lord who is married to His peopleGod calls faithless people to repent and return to Him because He is married to them, promising to bring them to Zion and give them shepherds after His own heart.Jeremiah 3:12–15

Jealousy for the pure devotion of the brideGodly shepherds possess a godly jealousy to ensure believers are not led astray from simple and pure devotion to Jesus Christ.2 Corinthians 11:2–3

Obeying leaders who keep watch over soulsBelievers are commanded to submit to spiritual leaders who genuinely care for their souls so that they may give an account with joy rather than grief.Hebrews 13:17

Teaching with divine authorityThe crowds were amazed because Jesus taught them as one having authority, unlike the religious teachers of His day.Matthew 7:28–29

The centurion's understanding of authorityA centurion recognized Jesus' power to heal from a distance because he understood that true authority flows from being a man under authority.

The Son's complete dependence on the FatherJesus lived under the absolute authority of the Father, doing nothing of Himself except what He saw the Father doing.

The church's authority against the gates of hellJesus builds His church with the authority of the keys of the kingdom, promising that the gates of hell will not overpower it and whatever is bound on earth is bound in heaven.Matthew 16:18–19

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Spiritual Authority - Santosh Poonen, WOF 2014, Austin, TX

Santosh Poonen · November 11, 2014 · 1h 4m

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Theme - When We Put Jesus First in Everything Session 2 - Spiritual Authority Weekend of Fellowship hosted by Austin Christian Fellowship Church. Nov 8 -9, 2014 www.austincfc.com austincfc@gmail.com

Summary

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Following godly examples as we follow ChristPaul and other godly examples challenge believers to live lives where they can honestly tell others to follow them as they follow Christ.

Jealousy for the pure devotion of the brideGodly shepherds possess a godly jealousy to ensure believers are not led astray from simple and pure devotion to Jesus Christ.2 Corinthians 11:2–3

Teaching with divine authorityThe crowds were amazed because Jesus taught them as one having authority, unlike the religious teachers of His day.Matthew 7:28–29

The centurion's understanding of authorityA centurion recognized Jesus' power to heal from a distance because he understood that true authority flows from being a man under authority.

The Son's complete dependence on the FatherJesus lived under the absolute authority of the Father, doing nothing of Himself except what He saw the Father doing.

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