6. Internal Holiness by the Holy Spirit is New Covenant Life - Parisutham
பரிசுத்த ஆவியால் வரும் உள்ளான பரிசுத்தமே புது உடன்படிக்கை வாழ்வு. Tuticorin Conference 2016 For more videos, please visit www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message distinguishes between the Old Covenant life, which emphasized external righteousness, and the New Covenant life, which requires internal holiness written on the heart by the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living involves a deep, internal cleansing and a holy fear of God, contrasting this with mere adherence to external rules. Believers must actively ask God in faith for this inner transformation to live out the reality of the New Covenant.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the difference between the Old and New Covenants?The old covenant was written on stone tablets with external commands, whereas the New Covenant is written on our minds and hearts by the Holy Spirit.
God takes the responsibility in the New CovenantWhile the old covenant gave commands of what to do and not do, Ezekiel 36 shows God saying He will cleanse us, give us a new heart, and put His Spirit within us.
Moving from religious background to inner convictionSharing his testimony, the speaker explains how transitioning from a Catholic and traditional Pentecostal background to a deeper understanding of mind cleanliness brought true salvation.
What is the fear of God?The fear of God is not merely dreading punishment, but having a healthy, reverential fear of causing grief to our heavenly Father when we neglect His forgiveness and holiness.
A testimony about seeking forgiveness humblyRecounting an instance where he spoke rudely to an unbeliever, the speaker shares how the Holy Spirit convicted him that asking forgiveness requires true humility and practical pleading, not just a casual apology.
Being violent in receiving the Holy SpiritJust as one must earnestly seek forgiveness with a broken heart, believers must hunger and shed tears for the true power and baptism of the Holy Spirit rather than settling for a formal assurance.
Obedience in the spirit rather than mere activityQuoting Peter, the speaker emphasizes that we are called to be holy in all our behavior, prioritizing obedience and fellowship with God over mere religious activity or ministry work.1 Peter 1:15–16
Holiness of the new temple and the churchWhile Old Testament holiness was restricted to a specific place, the New Testament church and every believer's heart are designated as entirely holy to the Lord.
Every member has a function in the bodyPaul teaches that believers are individually members of Christ's body; if one member suffers or is honored, the whole body experiences it together.1 Corinthians 12:26–28
Fulfilling the specific function God has givenBelievers should not worry about lacking a prominent platform or official church title, but instead faithfully fulfill whatever specific function or work God has assigned to them.
God will judge our thoughts and motivesConcluding the message, the speaker warns that God will bring every hidden thought, motive, and inner life into judgment, urging all to fear God and lead faithful lives.Romans 2:16
