25th April 2021 -Sunday Church Service |God wants to make us like Jesus:Perfect in love -Zac Poonen
25th April 2021 -Sunday Church Service |God wants to make us like Jesus:Perfect in love -Zac Poonen
Summary
Jesus defined eternal life not by the length of time spent in heaven, but by the quality of knowing God, as stated in John 17:3. The speaker emphasizes that this knowledge is available now and that continually knowing God is the essence of eternal life. He draws parallels to Paul's instruction to Timothy, urging believers to actively pursue a deeper knowledge of God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is eternal life?Jesus defined eternal life in John 17 not as the quantity of time spent in heaven, but as the quality of knowing God.John 17:3
The kindness and severity of GodWe must look carefully at both the kindness and the severity of God, avoiding the extremes of treating Him as a harsh taskmaster or ignoring His holiness.
Living by faith instead of fearTrue faith is rooted in the assurance that our heavenly Father will never allow us to face any situation without giving us the grace to endure it.
Having a bridal relationship with ChristEvery born-again believer should cultivate a loyal, intimate bridal relationship with Jesus, where He is the sole object of our devotion.
God's original purpose in creationGenesis repeatedly emphasizes that God created man in His own image, which is His ultimate purpose for us rather than mere religious activity.
If you have seen me, you have seen the FatherJust as Jesus reflected the Father, our primary calling as Christians is to demonstrate the likeness of Jesus in our attitudes and daily interactions.John 14:9–11
The true evidence of being filled with the SpiritThe genuine mark of the Holy Spirit is not speaking in tongues, but having our hearts flooded with the love of God and absolute security in Him.
Forgiving others dailyLove is patient and requires us to make an active choice of the will to forgive everyone, just as God has forgiven us much.
Responding to vaccine restrictions and healthConsideration for others and loving your neighbor provide a sensible motive for medical precautions, and decisions should be made based on personal faith and conscience.
Freedom of conscience and Romans 14Believers may hold different opinions on gray areas not explicitly covered in Scripture, and we must respect one another's freedom and conscience without condemnation.
What is the true mark of the beast?The number 666 and the mark of the beast are symbolic of man trying to act as God, reflecting the spirit of the antichrist rather than a physical injection or forced tattoo.Revelation 13:18
