Zac Poonen - A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (2) The Blood of Christ

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (2) The Blood of Christ Date: 07-28-2019 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life requires a solid grip on knowing God as Father, which is achieved by seeking Him with all one's heart. He draws a parallel between the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the need for believers to cry out in deep desperation over their sin. Ultimately, the blood of Christ is presented as the only means of salvation, mirroring how the blood applied to the doorposts protected the Israelites from judgment.

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What is the place of the blood of Jesus?The second essential thing to grasp in the Christian life, represented by the thumb, is the vital place of the blood of Jesus Christ in our relationship with God.

The slavery in Egypt as a picture of sinThe children of Israel enslaved in Egypt under Pharaoh represent humanity enslaved to sin and driven by Satan.

Do you groan for deliverance from sin?Deliverance only comes when we reach a place of desperation and groan over our defeated, sinful lives rather than treating sin casually.Exodus 2:23

The blood on the doorpostsGod told the Israelites to place the blood of an unblemished lamb on their doorposts so the angel of judgment would pass over them.Exodus 12:12–13

Understanding sin and coming short of God's glorySin encompasses transgressions of the law, omissions of right things we ought to do, and ultimately falling short of the glory of God revealed in Jesus.Romans 3:23

Propitiation and the wrath of GodJesus served as a propitiation by shedding His blood to satisfy the holy anger of God against human sin.

The physical draining of Christ's bloodWhen Jesus was crucified, His physical blood was entirely drained out at the cross as the absolute price paid for our sins.Luke 24:39

Redemption from the slave marketRedemption means we were purchased out of the slave market of sin by the precious price of Christ's blood, bringing us near to God's presence.

Cleansing from unconscious sinEven when walking in fellowship with God, the blood of Jesus continually cleanses us from unconscious sins and things we failed to do.1 John 1:7–9

Justification and filthy ragsWe are justified by His blood, meaning our own good deeds are like filthy rags and we must be clothed entirely in Christ's righteousness.Romans 5:9

The parable of the wedding garmentJust as the king provided a garment for the wedding guest, we cannot enter God's presence in our own righteousness but must accept the righteousness given by God.

Memory of sin versus guiltUnder the New Covenant, God takes away the guilt of past sins completely, even though we may retain the memory of them.

What does it mean to walk in the light?Walking in the light means being entirely honest and truthful about our faults, motives, and hidden stings rather than pretending to be good.1 John 1:7

Keeping a sensitive conscienceThe conscience functions as the eye of the body; keeping it clear by immediately confessing sin ensures our whole life remains full of light.Luke 11:34

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