CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Grace Strengthening the Heart - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker discusses the depth of sin, arguing that its true punishment is eternal separation from God, which Jesus endured on the cross. He urges listeners to meditate on this sacrifice to grasp the seriousness of sin, warning against treating sin lightly even after conversion. Furthermore, he distinguishes between receiving forgiveness for sin and being saved, emphasizing that true salvation requires unwavering faith in Christ's complete atonement.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Is it okay to ask God why?There is nothing wrong with asking God why He allows certain things, just as an earthly father does not get upset when a child asks why he is being disciplined.
Persistence in prayer like PaulEven the apostle Paul did not get an immediate answer when he prayed three times, because living by faith means trusting God when answers are delayed.
Jesus facing the cup in GethsemaneJesus prayed in the garden about facing the cross, where the worst part was that His fellowship with the Father would be broken.
Physical death is not the punishment for sinAs we mature, we realize that physical death cannot be the punishment for sin because if it were, everyone who dies physically would have paid for their own sins and gone to heaven.
The true punishment of eternal hellThe true punishment for sin is eternal hell, which is being eternally forsaken by God, and Jesus had to experience that darkness on the cross.
My God, why have you forsaken me?For three hours on the cross, Jesus stood before the judge of the universe taking our punishment, crying out to God instead of His father.
Meditation brings a hatred for sinMeditating on what Jesus went through deepens our love for Christ and creates a tremendous hatred for sin, revealing how terribly evil sin truly is.
Jesus as Savior versus Jesus as a forgiverMany believers sin lightly and just ask for forgiveness repeatedly without experiencing true freedom, treating Jesus like a temporary painkiller rather than a Savior who saves them from committing sin.
Trusting God and receiving forgiveness by faithWithout faith it is impossible to please God, and when we believe that He paid the price for all our sins on the cross, we can go to Him and be forgiven immediately.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Grace Strengthening the Heart - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/grace-strengthening-the-heart
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker discusses the depth of sin, arguing that its true punishment is eternal separation from God, which Jesus endured on the cross. He urges listeners to meditate on this sacrifice to grasp the seriousness of sin, warning against treating sin lightly even after conversion. Furthermore, he distinguishes between receiving forgiveness for sin and being saved, emphasizing that true salvation requires unwavering faith in Christ's complete atonement.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Is it okay to ask God why?There is nothing wrong with asking God why He allows certain things, just as an earthly father does not get upset when a child asks why he is being disciplined.
Persistence in prayer like PaulEven the apostle Paul did not get an immediate answer when he prayed three times, because living by faith means trusting God when answers are delayed.
Jesus facing the cup in GethsemaneJesus prayed in the garden about facing the cross, where the worst part was that His fellowship with the Father would be broken.
Physical death is not the punishment for sinAs we mature, we realize that physical death cannot be the punishment for sin because if it were, everyone who dies physically would have paid for their own sins and gone to heaven.
The true punishment of eternal hellThe true punishment for sin is eternal hell, which is being eternally forsaken by God, and Jesus had to experience that darkness on the cross.
My God, why have you forsaken me?For three hours on the cross, Jesus stood before the judge of the universe taking our punishment, crying out to God instead of His father.
Meditation brings a hatred for sinMeditating on what Jesus went through deepens our love for Christ and creates a tremendous hatred for sin, revealing how terribly evil sin truly is.
Jesus as Savior versus Jesus as a forgiverMany believers sin lightly and just ask for forgiveness repeatedly without experiencing true freedom, treating Jesus like a temporary painkiller rather than a Savior who saves them from committing sin.
Trusting God and receiving forgiveness by faithWithout faith it is impossible to please God, and when we believe that He paid the price for all our sins on the cross, we can go to Him and be forgiven immediately.
