Power to Overcome - Santosh Poonen - March 16, 2014
http://rlcfchurch.org/power-to-overcome River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is the necessity of being an 'overcomer,' a theme repeated throughout Revelation to the seven churches. The speaker emphasizes that overcoming is not a one-time event but a continuous process of perseverance in faith. This overcoming leads to eternal rewards, such as eating from the Tree of Life and receiving eternal life with Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does it mean to be an Overcomer?The term overcomer is a new concept in the New Covenant, appearing prominently in the letters to the churches in Revelation and at the end of the book.
Taking sin seriously instead of carelesslyA prevalent mindset in Christendom treats sin lightly, but God calls believers to be Overcomers who inherit eternal life by taking sin seriously.
God's love and holiness go hand in handThe love of God is not a license to overlook sin; His love and holiness are inseparable, and His commandments are not burdensome.1 John 5:3
Born of God to overcome the worldBelievers belong to a spiritual family born of God, empowered to overcome the world through faith just as Jesus did.
Overcoming the three categories of the worldJesus was tempted in all points like us and overcame the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life.1 John 2:16
Paul's honest testimony as the chief of sinnersA true growing awareness of God's light leads believers, like the Apostle Paul, to recognize their own wretchedness and find mercy.1 Timothy 1:15
The law of sin and death versus the law of GodThe law of sin and death constantly pulls humanity down, while the law of God exposes sin and shows how desperately we need rescue.Romans 8:2
The law of the spirit of life in Christ JesusJust like a buoyant object rises despite being underwater, the new law of the spirit of life sets believers free to rise above temptation.
The mark of a righteous man is getting back upRighteousness is marked by getting back up every time one falls, placing faith completely in Jesus rather than giving up in despair.Proverbs 24:16
Honesty, humility, and hunger bring God's graceGod gives His grace and the power of the Holy Spirit to those who honestly confess their sin, humble themselves, and hunger for righteousness.Acts 1:8
