05.Presenting The Church As A Virgin To Christ - Zac Poonen
Summary
The sermon emphasizes the analogy of the church being presented to Christ as a virgin. This imagery suggests a pure, undefiled offering that reflects the glory of Christ. The message calls the church to maintain purity and readiness for Christ's return.
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Bangalore Conf 2011- New Wine In New Wineskins - 05 Presenting The Church As A Virgin To Christ - Zac Poonen
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The central message is that the ultimate goal of ministry is to present the church as a pure virgin to Christ, drawing from 2 Corinthians 11:2. The speaker emphasizes that this requires the elder to bear a deep, protective burden, similar to Abraham's servant protecting Rebecca. He warns against spiritual deception, particularly the worship of a 'another Jesus' who is not fully God and fully man, and discusses the mystery of Christ and the church becoming one flesh, contrasting this with the spirit of harlotry and the Antichrist's deception.
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