The Grace in Which We Stand and Overcome -- Zac Poonen -- July 31, 2022
https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/the-grace-in-which-we-stand-and-overcome River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that maintaining unbroken fellowship with God requires absolute honesty, which is presented as more crucial than perfect holiness. The speaker warns against pretense and hypocrisy, urging listeners to confess faults directly to God rather than blaming others, citing the example of Adam. True discipleship involves living openly in the light of God's truth.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Satan's tactic to make us doubt our acceptanceBefore satan can gain power over us, he tries to inject doubt into our minds regarding our acceptance by our heavenly father.
The primary requirement is honesty, not holinessThe first thing God requires from His children is not instant perfection, but one hundred percent honesty and the removal of all pretense.
Walking in the light through 1 John 1:7To have unbroken fellowship with God and others, we must walk in the light and never allow pretense to enter our lives.
The example of the Samaritan womanThe woman at the well was completely honest with Jesus about not having a husband, and because of that honesty, God used her to bring a revival in Samaria.
The systematic explanation of the gospel in RomansRomans provides a step-by-step explanation of the gospel, starting with the reality that all people, religious and non-religious alike, are under sin.
This grace in which we standThrough Christ we have obtained an introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand, being declared righteous even though we were not.Romans 5:2
Grace helps us to overcome sinThe same grace that forgives us also has the power to prevent sin and fear from ruling over us as masters.
The reality of the flesh in Romans 7Paul honestly describes the ongoing battle in the believer's life where the flesh still tempts us, yet our inner man desires to serve God.Romans 7:16
Guarding against lust for food and wealthProverbs warns us to put a knife to our throat regarding physical appetites and not to weary ourselves in chasing after endless wealth.
No condemnation and the law of the SpiritThere is no condemnation for those in Christ because the Holy Spirit sets us free from the law of sin and death.
Being an unashamed witness for ChristIf we are ashamed to acknowledge Christ before our relatives and colleagues, we hinder our spiritual walk and our ability to overcome sin.Romans 8:9
God is silently planning for you in loveZephaniah reminds us that God is in our midst, rejoicing over us with joy and silently planning for us in love all the time.Zephaniah 3:14–17
