Session -1: Hyderabad Conference
Dates : 19th and 20th November 2016 (Saturday & Sunday) Theme: Living A Heavenly Life On Earth ఈ లోకములో పరలోకపు జీవితము జీవించుట
Summary
The central message is that living a heavenly life on earth is defined not by outward displays like singing or praise, but by holiness. True worship and God's acceptance depend on how believers live—specifically, how they deny themselves and control their tongues—in the days leading up to worship. The speaker emphasizes following the principles taught by Jesus and the apostles, focusing on the New Covenant through Jesus's saving power.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the primary message of the New Covenant?The speaker explains that the main message and theme of Christian Fellowship Church is understanding and experiencing the New Covenant over the old Covenant, focusing on living a heavenly life on earth centered on holiness rather than singing.Matthew 1:21
What makes our singing acceptable to God?Acceptable worship does not depend on musical skill or instruments, but on how a person lived righteously at home and work during the previous week.
Jesus will save His people from their sinsThe first promise of the New Testament is that Jesus saves people from the punishment, power, and ultimately the presence of sin, much like the three tenses of grammar.
The narrow gate and daily dependence on JesusEntering the narrow way means deciding to follow Jesus and deny oneself daily, relying entirely on His grace rather than personal effort to overcome sin.
Two simple rules to avoid falling into sinTo stay under God's grace and avoid falling, believers must maintain a good conscience by confessing sin immediately and constantly humbling themselves.
The prophetic message of repentanceThroughout history, the true mark of a prophet—from John the Baptist to the New Testament apostles—has been preaching repentance and turning away from sin.Matthew 3:1–2
The Kingdom of Heaven versus the kingdom of EarthUnlike the old Covenant which promised earthly riches and material blessings, the New Covenant introduces the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing a simple lifestyle and spiritual holiness.
Following the word of God rather than human reasonThe wise men missed seeing Jesus in simple surroundings because they relied on human reason and went to Herod's palace instead of following God's guiding star.
You cannot serve God and moneyJesus explicitly states that believers must choose between serving God and serving earthly wealth, as it is impossible to serve both masters under the New Covenant.Luke 16:13
Being rich towards God with our time and bodiesUsing the parable of the rich fool as a warning, the speaker encourages believers to invest their time, eyes, and tongues into being rich towards God rather than storing up material treasures.Luke 12:16
