CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The True Grace of God - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker corrects common misunderstandings of 'grace,' asserting that it is not merely 'unmerited favor' but rather divine help for our future needs, particularly when tempted. He distinguishes grace (help for the future) from mercy (forgiveness for past sins) and emphasizes that true grace is only available through Jesus Christ in the new covenant. The message encourages believers to approach the 'throne of grace' for help to overcome sin.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Grace is not just unmerited favorMany Christians and Bible schools define grace as the unmerited favor of God, but this is a misconception because everyone receives unmerited physical blessings.
What the Bible says grace actually isLooking closely at scripture, grace is defined in Hebrews as something that helps us in our time of need, functioning like the Holy Spirit who is our helper.Hebrews 4:12
Receiving help at the throne of grace when temptedWhen we face temptations like lust, anger, bitterness, or selfishness, we must go boldly to the throne of grace to receive the help we need.
The difference between mercy and graceMercy is forgiveness for our past sins related to the old covenant, whereas grace is future-oriented help to overcome our sinful nature under the new covenant.
Did Jesus need grace?People are often shocked to hear that Jesus needed grace, assuming everything He received was simply deserved because He was God.
The grace of God upon Jesus as a childLuke chapter 2 records that as Jesus grew up, the grace of God was upon Him, which is why sin never had dominion over Him.Luke 2:39–40
The grace of God in the death of JesusHebrews chapter 2 explains that Jesus tasted death for us by the grace of God, proving that grace sustained Him all the way to the cross.Hebrews 2:9
Overcoming temptation the way Jesus didWe can go to the throne of grace to ask for the exact same grace that enabled Jesus to overcome temptation without sinning.
Rejecting the low standard of defeated ChristiansMany believers accept getting angry, offended, and lustful because they look at other defeated Christians instead of looking at the normal Christian life lived by Jesus.
Avoiding both worldliness and critical judgmentWe must not imitate the world or judge worldly people, because being critical and judgmental is even worse in God's eyes than being worldly.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The True Grace of God - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/04the-true-grace-of-god
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker corrects common misunderstandings of 'grace,' asserting that it is not merely 'unmerited favor' but rather divine help for our future needs, particularly when tempted. He distinguishes grace (help for the future) from mercy (forgiveness for past sins) and emphasizes that true grace is only available through Jesus Christ in the new covenant. The message encourages believers to approach the 'throne of grace' for help to overcome sin.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Grace is not just unmerited favorMany Christians and Bible schools define grace as the unmerited favor of God, but this is a misconception because everyone receives unmerited physical blessings.
What the Bible says grace actually isLooking closely at scripture, grace is defined in Hebrews as something that helps us in our time of need, functioning like the Holy Spirit who is our helper.Hebrews 4:12
Receiving help at the throne of grace when temptedWhen we face temptations like lust, anger, bitterness, or selfishness, we must go boldly to the throne of grace to receive the help we need.
The difference between mercy and graceMercy is forgiveness for our past sins related to the old covenant, whereas grace is future-oriented help to overcome our sinful nature under the new covenant.
Did Jesus need grace?People are often shocked to hear that Jesus needed grace, assuming everything He received was simply deserved because He was God.
The grace of God upon Jesus as a childLuke chapter 2 records that as Jesus grew up, the grace of God was upon Him, which is why sin never had dominion over Him.Luke 2:39–40
The grace of God in the death of JesusHebrews chapter 2 explains that Jesus tasted death for us by the grace of God, proving that grace sustained Him all the way to the cross.Hebrews 2:9
Overcoming temptation the way Jesus didWe can go to the throne of grace to ask for the exact same grace that enabled Jesus to overcome temptation without sinning.
Rejecting the low standard of defeated ChristiansMany believers accept getting angry, offended, and lustful because they look at other defeated Christians instead of looking at the normal Christian life lived by Jesus.
Avoiding both worldliness and critical judgmentWe must not imitate the world or judge worldly people, because being critical and judgmental is even worse in God's eyes than being worldly.
