Rejoice! You Are God's Inheritance (Don't Forget to LOL: Part 1) - Santosh Poonen - Feburary 7, 2016
http://rlcfchurch.org/rejoice-you-are-gods-inheritance River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker discusses the dual ministry of the Word of God, comparing it to a surgeon's scalpel for cutting out infected sin, which discerns between soul and spirit. However, this cutting must be balanced by the restorative power of the Word, likened to rain and snow, which brings healing and life. True spiritual health requires recognizing and embracing the balance within the entire Body of Christ, acknowledging that no single individual is perfectly balanced.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How does the word of God act like a surgeon's scalpel?The word of God functions like a delicate scalpel that cuts precisely to separate soul and spirit, removing infection and sin.Hebrews 4:12
How does the word of God bring healing?Just like rain and snow water the earth, the word of God brings life, creates an environment for growth, and provides healing.Isaiah 55:10
Why is joy essential to discipleship?Without joy, the path of discipleship leads to bondage, legalism, and judgmentalism rather than freedom.
How did Jesus endure the cross?Jesus ran the race of endurance by keeping His eyes fixed on the joy set before Him rather than focusing on the pain of the cross.Hebrews 12:1–2
What does the parable of the hidden treasure teach about joy?The man in the parable sells everything he has with joy over finding the treasure, illustrating the joy of following Jesus.Matthew 13:44
Why can believers rejoice because God is for them?Because God did not spare His own son Jesus, believers can trust that He will freely give them all things.Romans 8:31–32
How does God view those who try to harm His people?God views His people as the apple of His eye, meaning anyone who tries to harm them is messing with His most sensitive and protected spot.Zechariah 2:8
In what way is the believer God's inheritance?God considers His saints to be His rich inheritance, finding great joy and enrichment when lost sinners return home to Him.Ephesians 1:18
