CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Two Parts of the Word of the Cross - Zac Poonen
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Summary
Zac Poonen teaches that the word of the cross for believers means surrendering self-will to God's will, following Jesus's example of never doing his own will but only the Father's will. True discipleship transcends merely avoiding outward sins; it requires secret self-denial in hidden areas of life, which God sees and rewards with spiritual anointing and lasting impact rather than mere external decency.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What Adam chose in the GardenWhen Adam sinned, he rejected the tree of life and chose to be centered in himself, deciding for himself what is good and evil.
Decent atheists versus believersMany atheists live upright, moral lives without committing gross sins, showing that mere external decency is not the true difference of being born again.
The main principle of Jesus' lifeThe core of Jesus' life was not just keeping commandments or living a decent life, but living by the radical principle of doing God's will above His own.John 6:38
What is the word of the cross?The word of the cross sounds like foolishness to unbelievers who want to earn their forgiveness, and to believers who resist giving up their own will.
Going beyond external moralityConquering visible sins like anger or lust is not enough; following Jesus requires hidden decisions in the secret life to please God rather than oneself.
The one-sentence autobiography of JesusJesus summarized His entire existence from birth to death with the declaration that He came down from heaven never to do His own will.John 6:38
Choosing the lowest birthJesus uniquely chose to be born in a cowshed and arranged circumstances through a census to enter the world lower than everyone else.
What man thinks is big is an abomination to GodBy coming beneath all human standards of greatness, Jesus demonstrated that what humanity values most is an abomination in God's eyes.Luke 16:15
Why did Jesus have to die in such a shameful way?Jesus went down into the most shameful suffering and death so that no human being could ever claim He did not understand their deepest humiliation.
The failure of modern Christian leadershipMany Christian leaders fail by trying to stay on top and seeking financial gain from the poor, standing in stark contrast to Jesus Christ.
Using godliness for self-gainEven in the Apostle Paul's day, people used godliness as a means of personal gain, showing that the temptation to profit from ministry is ancient.
Denying self with no earthly rewardThe true word of the cross means serving God and gaining nothing from it except the joy of pleasing Him.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Two Parts of the Word of the Cross - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/two-parts-of-the-word-of-the-cross
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
Zac Poonen teaches that the word of the cross for believers means surrendering self-will to God's will, following Jesus's example of never doing his own will but only the Father's will. True discipleship transcends merely avoiding outward sins; it requires secret self-denial in hidden areas of life, which God sees and rewards with spiritual anointing and lasting impact rather than mere external decency.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What Adam chose in the GardenWhen Adam sinned, he rejected the tree of life and chose to be centered in himself, deciding for himself what is good and evil.
Decent atheists versus believersMany atheists live upright, moral lives without committing gross sins, showing that mere external decency is not the true difference of being born again.
The main principle of Jesus' lifeThe core of Jesus' life was not just keeping commandments or living a decent life, but living by the radical principle of doing God's will above His own.John 6:38
What is the word of the cross?The word of the cross sounds like foolishness to unbelievers who want to earn their forgiveness, and to believers who resist giving up their own will.
Going beyond external moralityConquering visible sins like anger or lust is not enough; following Jesus requires hidden decisions in the secret life to please God rather than oneself.
The one-sentence autobiography of JesusJesus summarized His entire existence from birth to death with the declaration that He came down from heaven never to do His own will.John 6:38
Choosing the lowest birthJesus uniquely chose to be born in a cowshed and arranged circumstances through a census to enter the world lower than everyone else.
What man thinks is big is an abomination to GodBy coming beneath all human standards of greatness, Jesus demonstrated that what humanity values most is an abomination in God's eyes.Luke 16:15
Why did Jesus have to die in such a shameful way?Jesus went down into the most shameful suffering and death so that no human being could ever claim He did not understand their deepest humiliation.
The failure of modern Christian leadershipMany Christian leaders fail by trying to stay on top and seeking financial gain from the poor, standing in stark contrast to Jesus Christ.
Using godliness for self-gainEven in the Apostle Paul's day, people used godliness as a means of personal gain, showing that the temptation to profit from ministry is ancient.
Denying self with no earthly rewardThe true word of the cross means serving God and gaining nothing from it except the joy of pleasing Him.
