The Church: Preparing the Way for Christ - Santosh Poonen - October 8, 2017

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The sermon emphasizes that the Church is the body of Christ, connected to Jesus Christ, and that the focus in the New Covenant is on this unified body rather than individual leaders. The speaker draws parallels between the Old Covenant's physical focus and the New Covenant's spiritual reality, using the Holy Spirit's work—likened to the wind in John 3—to illustrate the necessary 'disorganization' or divine leading that moves beyond human planning. The ultimate goal is to understand the unity of the body in Christ.

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Holy Spirit-inspired disorganizationJesus tells Nicodemus that being born of the Spirit is like the wind blowing where it wishes, contrasting with rigid human religious routines.John 3:8

The New Covenant and the Body of ChristUnlike the Old Covenant where individual kings and prophets were the center of attention, the New Covenant focuses entirely on Jesus Christ and His spiritual body, the church.

Addressing the expectation of Elijah's physical returnWhen the disciples ask Jesus why the scribes say Elijah must come first, Jesus explains that the prophecy was fulfilled spiritually through John the Baptist rather than a physical return.Matthew 17:9–13

The calling of Elijah and John the BaptistThe church shares the calling of Elijah and John the Baptist to prepare the way for the Lord by discerning the true Jesus amidst many pretenders.Mark 1:1–4

Pointing to the Lamb of GodJohn the Baptist recognized Jesus through the descending dove and fulfilled his supreme mission by pointing his own disciples away from himself and toward Christ.John 1:29–34

Guard against another JesusPaul warns the Corinthians that believers face the grave danger of being led astray by false teachers preaching another Jesus who operates in the name of Christ without true devotion.

He must increase, but I must decreaseThe ultimate mark of following the true Jesus is a life of growing humility where self diminishes and Christ is glorified, leading to a full and abiding joy.

The ministry of restorationEmulating the spirit of Elijah, the church is called to a ministry of restoration rather than condemnation, beginning with reconciliation to God.

Restoring relationships at homeThe call to restore hearts involves bridging gaps in human relationships, starting within marriages and families by laying down personal agendas and faults.

Confronting the spirit of BabylonLike Elijah standing boldly on Mount Carmel against the prophets of Baal, the church must challenge division, compromise, and the worldly mixture of Christendom.

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The Church: Preparing the Way for Christ - Santosh Poonen - October 8, 2017

Santosh Poonen · October 9, 2017 · 52m

The church The Holy Spirit

http://rlcfchurch.org/sermons/preparing-the-way River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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

Holy Spirit-inspired disorganizationJesus tells Nicodemus that being born of the Spirit is like the wind blowing where it wishes, contrasting with rigid human religious routines.John 3:8

The calling of Elijah and John the BaptistThe church shares the calling of Elijah and John the Baptist to prepare the way for the Lord by discerning the true Jesus amidst many pretenders.Mark 1:1–4

He must increase, but I must decreaseThe ultimate mark of following the true Jesus is a life of growing humility where self diminishes and Christ is glorified, leading to a full and abiding joy.

The ministry of restorationEmulating the spirit of Elijah, the church is called to a ministry of restoration rather than condemnation, beginning with reconciliation to God.

Restoring relationships at homeThe call to restore hearts involves bridging gaps in human relationships, starting within marriages and families by laying down personal agendas and faults.

Confronting the spirit of BabylonLike Elijah standing boldly on Mount Carmel against the prophets of Baal, the church must challenge division, compromise, and the worldly mixture of Christendom.

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