Question & Answer | How to Conquer Satan and Win | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenOctober 27, 20131h 37mWatch on YouTube

Question & Answer | How to Conquer Satan and Win | கேள்வி & பதில் - சாத்தானை அனுதினமும் ஜெயிப்பது எப்படி? | Zac Poonen This is a live broadcast of the Coimbatore Conference (with Tamil Translation) - from Christian Fellowship Church, Coimbatore on 27th October 2013. Theme : Building Godly families and the Church

Summary

The sermon discusses three key aspects of Christian life: repentance, restitution, and justification. Repentance means turning away from all idols—anything given the first place in our hearts, whether it's sin, money, or relationships—and turning to God alone. Restitution involves making amends for wrongs done to others, whether through returning misused property or seeking forgiveness. Finally, justification is explained as being declared righteous by God through Christ's blood, which is superior to mere forgiveness because it adds God's righteousness to our account.

Outline

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

Addressing questions for new believersThe speaker addresses the many questions and doubts that arise among those who are new to the church.

What is true repentance?Repentance is defined as turning away from idols—anything that takes God's primary place in your heart, such as money or worldly desires—and returning to God.

The importance of the Holy Spirit's fillingWhile Christ lives in us through the Spirit, we must intentionally open every room of our hearts to His presence so that He may fill us completely.

What is true faith?Faith is believing that God is more eager to give you what you need than you are to receive it. It involves opening every area of your life to Him.

The purpose of reading the BibleThe goal of reading Scripture is not just to gain knowledge, but to know what God wants us to do and to find promises to help us obey His commands.

The call to be true disciplesMany people focus only on the 'legs' of ministry, but a true disciple completes the work by bringing others to a full relationship with Christ. We must confess our faith with our mouths and live according to biblical standards.

Motivations for outward appearanceThe speaker questions whether we dress or wear jewelry to glorify God or to show off to people, using the example of why one would wear jewelry if everyone were blind.

Overcoming our sinful natureUsing an illustration of a person cleaning a floor while a tap is still running, the speaker explains that God provides both the cleansing power of Christ's blood and the power of the Holy Spirit to stop the flow of sin.

The marks of a godly manA true man of God is identified by his humility, his lack of greed for money, his commitment to holiness, and his love for others.

Claiming protection from the enemyBelievers should declare that no curse or evil can touch their families or homes because they are protected by a divine hedge.

How to confront the devilWhen facing spiritual oppression, tell the devil he is defeated on the cross through Jesus Christ and use the name of Jesus to resist him.

The renewal of the mindRenewing the mind means gradually learning to think like Christ, such as avoiding worldly methods of seeking money for ministry.

How to find the true churchTo identify a true church, one must examine the Bible for specific marks, such as whether the teaching focuses on God or on money.

The satanic spirit of accusing othersAccusing a brother behind his back is the way of Satan; instead, one should go directly to the person to correct them according to God's way.

A resolution to fight only the devilThe speaker calls for a decision to stop fighting with people and instead focus all spiritual strength on resisting the schemes of the devil.

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