Have You Claimed Your Full Birthright ? - Zac Poonen
Summary
The central message is that believers have a birthright to reign in life through the abundance of God's grace, which requires a proper foundation built on repentance plus faith. The speaker emphasizes that true repentance is a complete 180-degree turn from sin, which biblically is defined as anything falling short of the glory of Christ. Ultimately, Christians are called to be the light of the world, fulfilling the purpose God has given them.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Have you claimed your full birthright?God's grace is our birthright, designed to make us reign as kings in every situation, yet many people only collect a few drops instead of receiving an abundance.Romans 5:17
Living in constant triumph like the Apostle PaulPaul experienced a spirit of triumph and victory over demons, enemies, and circumstances because he pursued the abundance of God's grace.Romans 8:31
The problem of a faulty foundation and a lack of repentanceMany Christians face repeated failure because their spiritual foundation was built only on faith without true repentance, which simply means turning around to face God.
The biblical definition of sinWhile worldly standards of sin focus only on outward acts like murder and theft, the New Testament defines sin as anything falling short of the life and glory of Christ.
Called to be the light of the worldBelievers are meant to be the light of the world just as Jesus was, reflecting His character and behavior in our homes, offices, and daily lives.John 9:5
Every spiritual blessing is already ours in ChristGod has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ, but Satan keeps believers ignorant of their heavenly bank account so they fail to draw upon it.Ephesians 1:3
Grace is God offering and faith is takingGrace is God stretching out His hand to offer every blessing, while faith is reaching out to take it, much like endorsing a signed check from God with our "amen."
Jesus came to save us from our sins, not just forgive themTrue salvation means being saved from the power of sin rather than endlessly cycling through sinning and being forgiven without inner transformation.
Seeing the horror of sin through the cross and the new birthAt Calvary, Jesus suffered the agony of being forsaken by the Father to bear our sin, teaching us to hate sin and proving that a true new birth changes our inner nature.
First, grace justifies us as a giftJustification is far more than having our billion-dollar debt of sin canceled to zero; it means God credits Christ's righteousness to our account so we stand spotless before Him.Romans 3:24
Second, grace frees us from the power of sinBy the indwelling Holy Spirit, sin no longer has mastery over us, empowering us to step out on God's word and overcome sin just as Peter walked on water.Romans 6:14
Coming boldly to the throne of grace for mercy and helpWe can come boldly to the throne of grace to receive mercy for past failures and timely help and grace to keep us from falling before temptation strikes.Hebrews 4:16
Third, grace strengthens us for every trial on earthWhen trials and messengers of Satan buffet us and are not immediately removed, God's grace is sufficient, perfecting His power in our weakness and building spiritual strength.2 Corinthians 12:9
