Hyderabad Conference - 2014 - Session - 3 : Being Filled With The Spirit - Zac Poonen
Hyderabad Conference - 2014 - Session -3 08th & 09th November, 2014
Summary
The speaker cautions against trusting in mere doctrines or institutional structures, using historical examples like the false revival in Judah and various Christian movements. He argues that when the founder's initial fervor fades and the movement grows large, the focus shifts from the core truth to the institution, leading to decline. The central message is to look beyond the words and doctrines to the foundational truth.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus only is our messageThe congregation sings a song declaring that Jesus is the sole focus of their message, serving as Savior, Sanctifier, and Healer.
A prayer for the power of PentecostThe lyrics include a plea for God to breathe His power upon the believers and fill them with the Holy Ghost.
Heaven is in my heartThe congregation sings about being a temple for God's throne, with Christ as the foundation stone and the Spirit as the bright light.
Learning from the past failures of JudahThe speaker references Jeremiah's warning to Judah about not trusting in deceptive words regarding the Temple, even when religious rituals are performed.
The illusion of victory through religious symbolsUsing the history of the Ark in 1 Samuel, the speaker shows how bringing a religious symbol back into camp did not prevent massive defeat.
The necessity of a personal knowledge of GodThe speaker concludes that many religious movements fade when their leaders die because followers knew the leader rather than God, emphasizing that we must go directly to Jesus Christ.
The importance of knowing Jesus personallyReflecting on time spent without fellowship, the speaker emphasizes that the most vital priority is developing a personal relationship with Jesus rather than relying on other believers.
The tendency to lean upon menUsing an analogy of children learning to cook or manage finances based on their parents' involvement, the speaker warns that over-reliance on leaders can prevent believers from learning to depend on God themselves.
Preferring God's direct voice over visions and dreamsDrawing from the life of Moses, the speaker argues that hearing God directly in one's heart is superior to receiving messages through dreams or visions, which can often be a distraction from true intimacy.
What does the Holy Spirit do?The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth by taking what belongs to Jesus and revealing it to us so we can follow His way.John 16:13–14
The true mark of being filled with the SpiritWhile some focus on tongues or healing, the primary sign of being filled with the Spirit is that the love of God is poured into our hearts.
Understanding God's discipline as a sign of sonshipGod uses trials and discipline to mature us, and being corrected by Him is actually proof that we are His children.
The true meaning of God's love in our heartsBeing filled with the Holy Spirit means we begin to love Jesus more than anyone else on Earth, which is a fundamental condition of discipleship.
The three-fold work of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit works in three ways: convincing us that God loves us, enabling us to love Jesus above all earthly relationships, and filling us with love for all people.Matthew 10:37
A call to forgive and pray for the Spirit's fillingThe speaker encourages listeners to pray specifically for forgiveness toward those who have harmed them and to ask the Holy Spirit to fill their hearts with God's love.
