The Final Examination of the Christian - Zac Poonen - May 25, 2019
http://rlcfchurch.org/final-examination-christian Sermon Series: The Real Full Gospel (Sermon #3) RLCF Family Discipleship Conference 2019 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that spiritual education is necessary for all believers, drawing parallels to Jesus's earthly life. He argues that true suffering is not merely physical, but the internal struggle of yielding to God's will over one's own desires, which is the root of sin. Overcoming temptation requires constantly saying 'no' to the 'my will' in favor of obedience to God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What did Jesus learn on earth?Although He was the eternal Son of God, Jesus emptied Himself and took on a human body subject to temptation, learning obedience through the inward suffering of denying His own will.
The one-line autobiography of JesusJesus summarized His entire earthly life by stating that He never did His own will, but always did the will of the Father who sent Him.John 6:38
God wants a body, not offeringsWhen Christ came into the world, He declared that God does not desire sacrifices, offerings, or tithes, but has prepared a body for us to do His will.Hebrews 10:5
The final examination at the judgment seat of ChristEvery Christian will one day appear before Christ to be recompensed for what they did in their bodies, whether good or bad, rather than how much money or service they gave.2 Corinthians 5:10
Giving an account for careless wordsJesus warned that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless and useless word they speak.Matthew 12:36–37
Turning away from past ignoranceWhile God has overlooked past times of ignorance regarding the seriousness of sin, He now commands everyone everywhere to repent and turn away from it.Acts 17:30
