Session - 1: CFC Youth Conference
Dates: 11th & 12th Oct, 2016
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life is genuinely exciting and enjoyable, drawing from the concept of being 'chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world.' He focuses on Ephesians 1:3-4, highlighting that God's eternal plan for believers is to be holy and blameless before Him. This divine calling sets a high standard that believers are called to strive toward.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Chosen to reign with HimThe conference theme of a real and enjoyable Christian life is rooted in the truth that believers are chosen by God to reign with Him.
Every spiritual blessing in ChristPaul writes that God has blessed believers with every spiritual blessing and chose them in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless.Ephesians 1:3–4
Where Jesus was before creationJust as Jesus was on the lap of the father before explaining Him, God chose us to be in Christ before the earth was made.John 1:18
Overcoming our failure through Christ's positionAlthough God created us to be holy and blameless, He foresaw our sin; therefore, He placed us in Christ so He looks at Christ rather than our failures.
Predestined for adoption as mature sonsBelievers are predestined not just for initial salvation, but for full maturity and adoption as adult heirs who will reign and run the kingdom with God.
The path of the righteous and fixing our eyes on JesusThe path of the righteous shines brighter and brighter, and believers are called to run their race with endurance by fixing their eyes on Jesus.Proverbs 4:18
A real Christian life is not fake or dolled upThe real Christian life often feels messy and real rather than artificially polished like a model on a billboard.
Joy is a choice, not a feelingWhile happiness depends on favorable circumstances, biblical joy is a daily choice made regardless of trials or personal failures.
The immediate call to follow JesusWhen Jesus called the disciples by the Sea of Galilee, they immediately left their nets and boats to follow Him.
The promises of God are 'Yes' in ChristEvery promise of God in the New Covenant is a definitive 'Yes' in Christ, functioning like a signed check waiting to be claimed by faith.
God did not spare His own SonTo prove His absolute commitment to us, God did not spare His own Son but delivered Him up for us all, ensuring He will freely give us all things.
Enlightening the eyes of the heartPaul prays that the eyes of the believers' hearts would be enlightened to know the hope of His calling and the rich inheritance God has in the saints.Ephesians 1:18
Q and A: Repentance and God's disciplineThe speakers answer questions regarding the sincerity of repentance, why God sometimes speaks most strongly when we do well, and how to approach God after failing.
Discerning soul and spirit using the Word of GodThe word of God acts as a sharp surgeon's knife capable of dividing soul and spirit, helping believers move past emotional feelings of self-pity into true spiritual joy.Hebrews 4:12
