Bangalore Conference - 2017 - Session 7
Recorded Live: 1. Circumcise Your Heart - Sandeep Poonen 2. Two Things The Lord Has Taught Me - Wenhai Pan For more sermons and bible studies, please vist the CFC channel https://www.youtube.com/user/cfcindiaVideos Or visit our website http://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that in the New Covenant, the messenger is the message, drawing a parallel to 1 Timothy 3:16 which states the mystery of godliness is a person. He argues that while the death and resurrection of Jesus are vital, the life Jesus lived with the Father is equally crucial to grasp. The message must center on the person of Christ, not just doctrines or rules.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The messenger is the messageUnlike the Old Covenant where the message stood alone, in the New Covenant the mystery of godliness is embodied in a person.
Jesus as the true messengerJesus did not just bring good news; His entire life lived in fellowship with the Father is the good news we must be gripped by.
The mystery of Jesus living without sinHebrews 4:15 reveals that Jesus faced every human temptation yet lived for 12,000 days without sinning even once, giving us a relatable and powerful standard.
We are also called to be the messageJust as Jesus was the message in the world, believers are called to walk in His footsteps and embody the truth rather than just explain it in words.
Finding the closest to Christ in His bodyGod loves His body and has placed apostles, prophets, and teachers in the church to equip believers so they are not tossed around by every wind of doctrine.
The most evil people are also in the house of GodJust as the Pharisees who knew Scripture and went to the temple were the ones who killed Jesus, we must guard against self-righteous religiosity and hypocrisy.
Circumcise your heart before the LordWhenever we read the Bible, a hardening of the heart can occur unless we invite the Holy Spirit to continually renew and soften us.Romans 2:29
The true circumcision of Philippians 3True believers worship in the Spirit, glory in Christ, and put no confidence in their own flesh or selfish will.
Testimony of freedom and the Father's bestWen Hi Pan shares how Jesus delivered him from internet pornography and provided the best life partner when he committed 100 percent to God's truth.
Learning consideration and punctuality from JesusZac Poonen explains that keeping appointments and being on time is a practical way to consider others as kings and queens while acting as a servant.
Teaching discipline and reverence to the next generationDiscipline in small matters like punctuality and respect for gatherings reflects our reverence for God and leaves a powerful example for our children.
