20.Holiness Of Jesus - Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenAugust 16, 201725mWatch on YouTube

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Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com Fundamental Biblical Truths 1.God's Purpose For Man 2.God's Provision For Man 3.Satan's Tactics 4.The Fall Of Man 5.Two Types Of Sins 6.Free Will And The Conscience 7.Grace And Faith 8.True Repentance 9.Repentance From All Sins 10.God's Two Fold Provision 11.God Is A God Of Love 12.The Power Of God's Word 13.How Satan Became Satan 14.Salvation From Sin 15.Jesus Is Our Forerunner 16.Why Satan Was Not Destroyed 17.Transformation 18.The Humanity Of Jesus 19.Likeness To Christ 20.Holiness Of Jesus 21.Jesus' Attitude To Money 22.Examples Of Humility 23.Satan Has Been Defeated 24.Faith Results In Praise 25.The New Covenant 26.Escaping Deception 27.The Right Way To Pray 28.God Centred Prayer

Summary

The sermon emphasizes that while much Christian teaching focuses on Jesus as a savior, it often neglects His life as a perfect example of character. True discipleship, according to the New Testament, means transforming one's character to be like Christ—living with humility, purity, and love—rather than focusing solely on social or political action. The speaker contrasts the attainable holiness of Christ, which was perfect and sinless, with the ongoing struggle against temptation, clarifying that sin only occurs when one agrees with a temptation, not when it merely flashes through the mind.

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Jesus as our exampleEvangelical Christianity widely emphasizes Jesus dying for our sins, but rarely teaches that he is also meant to be our practical example.

Transforming individual characterFollowing Jesus is about transforming individual character into his likeness rather than focusing primarily on social programs or politics.

Living without titles or self-exaltationJesus lived without seeking titles or honor, serving at the level of his brethren and setting an example of true humility.

Was the holiness of Jesus given on a platter?Jesus did not have holiness automatically without a battle; he faced severe temptations just like we do.

Distinguishing between temptation and sinTemptation is a thought flashed into the mind by the devil, but it only becomes sin when the mind deliberately agrees to it.

Following in his stepsPeter describes Jesus as leaving an example for us to follow in his steps without committing sin.1 Peter 2:21

Tempted in all things without sinHebrews states that Jesus was tempted in all things like us yet was without sin, allowing him to sympathize with our weakness.Hebrews 4:15

Sin shall not have dominion over youUnder the continuous flow of God's grace, sin cannot rule over a believer, just as electricity keeps a light bulb burning.Romans 6:14

According to your faithReceiving victory over sin depends on faith, just as healing depended on the faith of those who came to Jesus.

Seek the kingdom of God firstJesus commanded believers to seek God's righteousness first, rather than pursuing material things like houses and cars.Matthew 6:33

The grace of God upon JesusAs a human being, the grace of God rested upon Jesus from childhood and carried him through to his death.Luke 2:40

The distinction between mercy and graceMercy refers to forgiveness for past failures, while grace is God's power to help us in our time of need when tempted.Hebrews 4:15–16

The mountain climber illustrationAsking for an ambulance after falling off a cliff pictures mercy, whereas crying out for help while hanging by your fingers pictures grace.

Applying grace in practical temptationWhen facing intense pressure or temptation, humbling yourself to ask God for grace provides the power to stand on the rock without falling.

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