The Kind of Church We Want to Be in 2016 - Santosh Poonen - January 10, 2016
http://rlcfchurch.org/the-kind-of-church-we-want-to-be-in-2016 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that the church must strive to be grounded in the whole counsel of God, rather than relying on isolated verses or partial truths. The speaker emphasizes that understanding the full context of scripture is vital to avoid doctrinal error, and this responsibility extends to every member, especially fathers, who must teach the whole counsel to their families. He encourages diligent study and memorization of scripture as a means of obedience.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Declaring the whole purpose of GodPaul's goal in Ephesus was to declare the entire counsel of God rather than picking and choosing favorite topics.
Seeking faith rather than mere knowledgeBelievers should pursue faith through God's promises rather than looking for human logic or explanations to fulfill them.
Moving the mountains in our livesWith faith as small as a mustard seed, believers can command persistent besetting sin and obstacles to be cast away.Matthew 17:20
The righteousness of faith speaksTrue righteousness rooted in faith is unashamed to speak the word and confess Jesus as Lord out of an abundance of heart faith.Romans 10:6–9
Overcoming the enemy by the blood and testimonyBelievers defeat Satan through the blood of the Lamb, the word of their testimony, and by not loving their lives unto death.
Turning on the light in a dark roomJust as Jesus brought life and light into darkness, believers are placed in their environments to be living lights rather than mere instructors.
The fierce urgency of nowBelievers must deal with sin and follow God wholeheartedly right now rather than putting it off for a more convenient season.
Abiding in Christ by keeping His commandmentsThose who claim to abide in Christ must test their lives by walking in the exact same manner that Jesus walked.
Passing from death to life through love for the brethrenThe evidence of spiritual life is a sacrificial, giving love for one's brothers and sisters in the local church.1 John 3:14
Nittted together in loveGod uses gatherings and circumstances as temporary connectors so that true spiritual life and unity can be fused together among believers.
