Men Who are Rooted in the Love of God - Zac Poonen - April 25, 2020
RLCF Men's Conference 2020 - 'Act Like Men and Be Strong' http://rlcfchurch.org/act-like-men-be-strong River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that true manhood requires being rooted in God's love, starting at home. The speaker warns against false teachings that permit sin and stresses that men must stand up for the truth, even when it causes suffering. Key actions include being filled with the Holy Spirit, loving one's wife as Christ loved the church, and enduring in love, which is necessary to combat the growing coldness of love for Christ and others.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why God gave us scriptureGod has given us all of Scripture for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be adequate and fully equipped.2 Timothy 3:16
The New Covenant emphasis on the homeUnlike the Old Covenant where family life was often overlooked, the New Covenant places great importance on a man's peaceful home life and how he brings up his children.
Being filled with the Holy Spirit in the homeBeing filled with the Holy Spirit results in mutual submission in the fear of Christ and husbands loving their wives just as Christ loved the church.Ephesians 5:18–25
Respecting boundaries and dignityExercising headship wisely means respecting the personal spheres, dignity, and boundaries of your wife and children rather than acting as a dictator.Ephesians 5:21–22
Avoiding Satan's scheme of unforgivenessSatan easily takes advantage of believers who hold onto an unforgiving attitude toward those who have wronged them or their families.2 Corinthians 2:10–11
Following Jesus in supreme forgivenessJust as Jesus forgave those who committed the greatest sin of crucifying Him, we must take time to examine our lives and forgive everyone who has harmed us.
The severe warning about unforgivenessJesus solemnly warned that if we do not forgive others from our hearts, our heavenly Father will not forgive our sins.
The true mark of being filled with the SpiritThe true mark of the Holy Spirit filling a believer is the love of God being poured out within our hearts, which continuously grows as we take up the cross.Romans 5:5
Rivers of living waterAs a believer denies self and takes up the cross, God expands their inner capacity from a cup to rivers of living water flowing out to bless others.John 7:37–39
Encouraging one another dailyMen of God must actively encourage their wives, children, and fellow believers daily to prevent them from being hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.Hebrews 3:13
Encouragement comes before correctionJust as Jesus balanced grace and truth by encouraging Peter before rebuking him, we must build a foundation of encouragement before offering correction.
Rooted and grounded in four-dimensional loveTo understand the vast length, breadth, height, and depth of Christ's love, we must remain rooted and grounded together with all the saints.Ephesians 3:17–19
God's promise to carry us through old ageGod assures those who live to do His will that He has carried them from their mother's womb and will sustain them even into old age.Isaiah 46:3–4
Closing prayer for the Holy Spirit's fillingThe speaker concludes by leading listeners in a prayer to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered to walk as Jesus walked.
