Bangalore Conference - 2015: Day 3: Session - 3
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of total obedience to Scripture, arguing that true discipleship requires being willing to let people leave the church if they are offended by the teaching of God's Word. He uses historical examples and the concept of 'little commandments' to stress that the authority of Scripture must supersede cultural comfort or personal conviction. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to stand firm in proclaiming the truth, even when it causes division.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Preparing the Younger GenerationThe conference emphasizes passing the baton to younger leaders so movements do not collapse like Israel did after Joshua's generation.
Obeying Every Commandment of GodTaking Scripture seriously means obeying even the smallest commands without hypocrisy, regardless of whether people get offended and leave.
Moving from Being a Mess to House God's GloryEveryone starts as a mess, but we must recognize the exalted standard of housing God's glory in our personal lives.
Confessing Our Sins for Immediate CleansingConfession means agreeing with God about how filthy our sin is, relying on His faithfulness and righteousness to cleanse us completely.1 John 1:9
Jesus Washing Our Feet RepeatedlyJust as Jesus washed the disciples' feet, He humbly cleanses us every time we come to Him confessing our daily sins.John 13:7–10
Filling the Cup Little by Little with a SpoonVictory over sin takes daily perseverance through trials, feeling like trying to fill a large cup with a small spoon.
Filling the Water Pots to the BrimJust like the servants at Cana filled the water pots with water, we must keep obeying God's commands and fighting sin.John 2:7–11
The Difference Between Water and WineObeying commands is just water; transforming that obedience into the divine nature and Life of Christ is the wine that manifests His glory.
Unworthy Slaves Who Need the Holy SpiritEven after doing everything commanded, we are only unworthy slaves who need the Holy Spirit to transform our obedient life into the Christ life.Luke 17:7–10
An Unquenchable Thirst and Precious PromisesPartaking of the divine nature requires an unquenchable thirst for the Holy Spirit and standing on God's magnificent promises.
Balancing Man's Part and God's PartScripture balances man's responsibility—like continuous sanctification and becoming slaves to God—with God's free gift of eternal life.
Working Out Our Salvation with God Inside UsWe must work out our salvation with fear and trembling because God is actively at work inside us to make us desire and do His will.Philippians 2:12–13
Thirsting for the Holy Spirit to Receive Divine LifeOnly those who are truly thirsty for the Holy Spirit and sick and tired of their defeated, pig-sty lives will come to Jesus and receive true spiritual life.
Fighting the Good Fight to Lay Hold of Eternal LifePaul instructs Timothy to fight the good fight and take hold of eternal life, filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions through daily self-denial.1 Timothy 6:12
