Zac Poonen - Entering Into The Rest Of God's Perfect Love

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Entering Into The Rest Of God's Perfect Love Date: May 16, 2020 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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The central message is that true rest in God's love comes from maintaining a clear conscience, which requires confessing all known sin to the Lord. Sin is defined not just by breaking laws, but by anything that comes short of the glory of God, such as harboring unloving thoughts or wishing evil on others. The speaker emphasizes that the law of love must be the standard, and believers must constantly examine their hearts to live in the light of Christ's love.

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Let us fear lest we come short of God's restWhile believers are told not to fear earthly trials, Hebrews 4:1 commands us to fear missing out on God's promised rest.Hebrews 4:1

The standard of sin as falling short of the glory of GodSin is not merely breaking commandments or external acts of wrongdoing; it is anything that comes short of the life and love of Jesus Christ.Psalm 66:18

Self-justification is an abomination to GodJust like Adam blamed his wife instead of taking responsibility, self-justification is an unrecognized and detestable sin that believers must completely hate.

The true mark of being filled with the Holy SpiritTrue filling with the Holy Spirit is defined by having God's love poured out in our hearts, enabling us to love even those who hate and harm us.

The three expressions of God's love in the believerThe Holy Spirit first anchors us in the intense love of God, then produces a fervent love for Christ, and finally creates a selfless love for others.

Loving one another as Christ loved usJesus gave a new commandment to love one another not just by human standards, but with the radical self-sacrificing measure with which He loved us.John 13:34

The contrast between Egypt and CanaanWhile deliverance from Egypt required no effort from the Israelites, conquering Canaan required active faith and cooperation with God to defeat the giants.

Rejecting the deception of entire sanctificationSin will not have dominion over us by grace, but claiming we have no sin is a self-deception that ignores the ongoing need to walk in the light and confess sin.Romans 6:14

You cannot serve God and moneyFinancial anxiety and the love of money reveal areas of unrest, because Jesus explicitly stated that no one can serve two masters.Luke 16:132 Thessalonians 3:10

Diligent obedience to enter the restBelievers must be diligent to enter God's rest through faith and obedience, avoiding the disobedience that caused others to fail.Hebrews 4:11

The Word of God divides between soul and spiritUnlike the Old Covenant understanding of mere body and soul, the New Covenant introduces life in the spirit where God's Word judges the deepest intentions of the heart.1 Thessalonians 5:23

Pressing on toward spiritual understandingTrue spiritual rest and understanding cannot be fully explained by human intellect; the Holy Spirit must grant revelation in the spirit as believers press on toward perfection.2 Timothy 2:7

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Let us fear lest we come short of God's restWhile believers are told not to fear earthly trials, Hebrews 4:1 commands us to fear missing out on God's promised rest.Hebrews 4:1

The true mark of being filled with the Holy SpiritTrue filling with the Holy Spirit is defined by having God's love poured out in our hearts, enabling us to love even those who hate and harm us.

Loving one another as Christ loved usJesus gave a new commandment to love one another not just by human standards, but with the radical self-sacrificing measure with which He loved us.John 13:34

The contrast between Egypt and CanaanWhile deliverance from Egypt required no effort from the Israelites, conquering Canaan required active faith and cooperation with God to defeat the giants.

You cannot serve God and moneyFinancial anxiety and the love of money reveal areas of unrest, because Jesus explicitly stated that no one can serve two masters.Luke 16:132 Thessalonians 3:10

Diligent obedience to enter the restBelievers must be diligent to enter God's rest through faith and obedience, avoiding the disobedience that caused others to fail.Hebrews 4:11

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