The Way of the Cross and the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen - March 1, 2013

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The speaker defines faith as believing that God is more eager to give what He has promised than the believer is to receive it. He emphasizes that true faith requires trusting God's loving provision, comparing it to a father's wisdom. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of believing that God has forgotten our sins, citing Hebrews 8:12, and that repentance means turning from sins we currently know to be wrong.

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What is faith toward God?Faith means believing that God is far more eager to fulfill His promises, forgive sins, and give the Holy Spirit than we are to receive them.

God remembers our sins no moreUnder the New Covenant, God blots out our past completely, and any haunting memories or accusations come from the devil to discourage us.Hebrews 8:12

How to confess sin properlyTrue confession requires taking 100 percent of the blame upon ourselves without making excuses or shifting responsibility onto others.

The one condition where God remembers past sinsIf we refuse to forgive others from our hearts, God warns that our previously forgiven sins will be placed back upon our heads.

The parable of the unmerciful servantJesus taught that after receiving massive mercy and forgiveness from God, we must extend that same mercy to anyone who sins against us.Matthew 18:21

Unforgiveness and physical sickness harboring bitterness and refusing to forgive can open the door to spiritual torturers and physical sicknesses among believers.

The two foundational immersionsHebrews speaks of immersions in water and in the Holy Spirit, which signify finishing with the past and receiving strength for the future.

Taking up the cross dailyJesus commanded believers to take up their cross daily, dying to self and dropping all demanding attitudes toward others.Luke 9:23

The necessity of the Holy Spirit's powerJust as the early disciples needed the baptism of the Holy Spirit to be transformed, believers today need supernatural power to serve effectively.

How to stay continuously filled with the SpiritKeeping a clean conscience means instantly confessing sin and asking forgiveness the moment we are aware of doing wrong.

Always choosing the low pathRefusing self-exaltation and choosing the path of humility protects believers and allows them to live a truly Spirit-filled life.

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