SO GREAT A SALVATION: 4.Faith and Humility - Zac Poonen
Summary
The speaker encourages listeners to utilize modern resources like the internet to spread the Gospel, emphasizing that witnessing is crucial in these last days. He draws parallels between the current times and the biblical days of Noah and Lot, urging believers to be committed like Noah in building up the church, relying on personal sacrifice and faithfulness.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What are the signs of the last days?Jesus prophesied that the gospel of the kingdom would be preached to all nations as a witness before the end comes, comparing the final days to the violence of Noah's time and the moral corruption of Lot's day.Matthew 24:14
Emulating Noah's commitmentJust as Noah committed his life and resources to building the ark, believers today must stand firm, preserve their families, and live as faithful witnesses despite societal darkness.
Knowing God as our intimate FatherEntering the kingdom of God allows believers to experience God intimately as Dad or Abba, replacing distance and fear with deep personal security.Romans 14:17
What is the true kingdom of God?The kingdom of God is defined not by external religious rules or works, but by righteousness, peace, and joy produced by the Holy Spirit.Romans 14:17
The secret of continuous joyTrue, unending joy comes from loving righteousness and hating iniquity, mirroring the attitude of Christ.Hebrews 1:9
Refusing to fight with human beingsSpiritual warfare is not against flesh and blood, requiring believers to make a firm decision never to fight or argue with human beings.Ephesians 6:12
The righteous shall live by faithLiving by faith means maintaining a daily, humble dependence upon God just like a branch completely reliant on the vine for life and fruitfulness.
Pride as the opposite of faithThe contrast in scripture is not between faith and unbelief, but between faith and pride, which was the original sin of Lucifer.Habakkuk 2:4
Following Christ's path of humilityJesus demonstrated ultimate humility by going from God to man, to a servant, and finally to a criminal's death on a cross.Philippians 2:5
Conquering the trap of being offendedA truly humble person cannot be easily offended, letting go of personal pride and the expectation that others must serve or recognize them.
How to cultivate true humilityTrue humility is not found by comparing ourselves to other people, but by constantly fixing our eyes on Jesus Christ and His cross.
Growing in faith over timeWalking the path of humility and keeping our eyes fixed on the Savior enables us to experience supernatural faith and overcome impossible obstacles.
