Session 8 - The Blessed New Covenant Standard - Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenOctober 20, 20181h 34mWatch on YouTube

Part ofBangalore Conference 20185 of 7

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Summary

The speaker emphasizes the immense privilege of living under the New Covenant, contrasting it with the Old Covenant. He stresses that thankfulness is a crucial safeguard against spiritual backsliding, citing Romans 1 as an example of how ungratefulness leads people away from God. Ultimately, the message calls for constant gratitude to God, parents, and siblings.

Outline

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

Worship through songThe service begins with the congregation singing hymns such as 'Holy, Holy, Holy' and songs celebrating the victory in Jesus Christ.

The unique blessings of the New CovenantThe speaker explains that those under the New Covenant possess privileges and insights that were not available to people under the Old Covenant.

Thankfulness as a safeguard against backslidingDeveloping a habit of gratitude to God and others is presented as a vital protection against falling away from the faith.

The downward spiral of backslidingAbandoning natural functions and sexual morality are signs of moving away from God because people stopped acknowledging Him.

The first step is a lack of gratitudeThe root of spiritual decline is failing to honor God and neglecting to give Him thanks for His goodness.

Learning from the leper's gratitudeThe one leper who returned to give thanks shows that we should express our gratitude with the same fervency with which we pray for help.

Learning to mingle with all peopleTrue testimony to Christ is seen when people from different social classes and backgrounds fellowship equally. The speaker encourages high-class believers to intentionally mingle with the poor.

The importance of being thankful to GodUsing the story of the ten lepers, the speaker shows that while many receive physical healing, only the one who returned to give thanks received salvation. Giving thanks is a way of giving glory to God.

The necessity of a clear conscience for prayerTo pray effectively in the name of Jesus, one must be quick to repent and forgive others. Holding onto grudges or unconfessed sin can prevent God from hearing our prayers.Psalm 66:18

The danger of harboring bitterness and gossipUsing David's reaction to Shimei as an example, the speaker warns against holding onto grudges and spreading stories of wrongs done to us, which pollutes the minds of others.

The maturity of the New CovenantWhile the Old Covenant allowed for spiritual immaturity like a child's mistakes, the New Covenant demands the responsibility and standard of adult sons and daughters.

Maintaining the purity of the ChurchTrue New Covenant leadership requires being strict with sin to maintain fellowship and church purity, rather than ignoring brokenness in the name of being 'spiritual.'

Jesus calls us His brothersThrough the resurrection, Jesus became our elder brother, elevating our status from servants to friends and brothers.

God loves us exactly as He loves JesusThe central truth of the Bible is that God loves His children with the same intensity and care that He shows to Jesus.

Seeking the life of the SpiritInstead of seeking a specific ministry or title, we should seek the transformed life of being filled with the Holy Spirit and living in peace.Genesis 32:25

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