SO GREAT A SALVATION: 3.The Power Of True Grace - Zac Poonen
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that true grace is more than just forgiveness; it requires understanding the profound cost of sin and the sacrifice of Christ. The speaker warns against seeking the approval of men, calling it idolatry, and stresses that sin is far more serious than minor offenses. Ultimately, believers must grasp the immense value of Christ's blood, recognizing that willfully sinning after knowing the truth is a grave matter.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the first aspect of grace?The first aspect of grace we receive is the forgiveness of our trespasses through Christ's blood.Ephesians 1:7
What was the cup Jesus struggled with in Gethsemane?The agony in Gethsemane was not the physical suffering, but the prospect of being forsaken by the Father and experiencing eternal hell on our behalf.
Avoiding cheap graceWe must never treat the precious blood of Christ like cheap tap water by sinning willfully and taking forgiveness lightly.
Justification: God chooses not to remember our sinsGod not only forgives our iniquities, but chooses not to remember them, treating us as if we had never sinned.Hebrews 8:12
The requirement to forgive othersGod's forgiveness is conditioned upon our willingness to forgive others from the heart, which means wishing them well and refusing to harbor malice.Matthew 6:15
What is the second meaning of grace?Grace is not only for forgiveness; it is the power that keeps sin from having dominion over us.Romans 6:14
Comparing the Old Covenant with the New CovenantWhile the Old Covenant offered material blessings, healing, and pardon, the New Covenant delivers believers from the actual power of sin.
Jesus was tempted in all points like usJesus lived as a man, faced the entire range of human temptation without sin, and now sympathizes with our weaknesses.
Drawing near to the throne of grace for help in temptationInstead of waiting until we fall and needing mercy afterward, we can approach the throne of grace to receive timely help during temptation.
What is the third area of grace?God's grace is sufficient for us when we face physical limitations, weaknesses, and unhealed afflictions.
Does God heal every disease?Scripture shows that even faithful apostles like Paul and Timothy endured persistent physical ailments that God did not remove.
Living in triumph through graceEven as the outer man decays, God renews our inner man by grace so that we can live joyfully and victoriously without complaining.
