16th January 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Our Calling is to be Heavenly-Minded - Zac Poonen
16th January 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Our Calling is to be Heavenly-Minded - Zac Poonen
Summary
The message emphasizes that believers are called to be heavenly-minded, reflecting the transformation that occurs through Christ's death and resurrection. It encourages the congregation to respond to God's love and high calling by allowing the Lord to transform them to perfect His likeness and image. The core teaching draws from the truth that in God, there is no concept of time.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Died and raised with ChristWhen Christ died on the cross, believers were in God's mind and crucified and raised with Him, which is the true meaning of baptism.
Seated in heavenly placesBecause we are in Christ and seated with Him in heavenly places, we must set our minds on things above rather than on earthly things.Ephesians 2:6Colossians 3:1
Walking as a heavenly manJust as Jesus walked on earth with His mind set entirely on pleasing God, those who abide in Christ are called to be heavenly-minded.1 John 2:6
Crucified to the worldPaul testified that the world was crucified to him through the cross, giving him as little interest in this world as a dead man has.Galatians 6:14
Earthly versus heavenly covenantsWhile the Old Covenant focused primarily on earthly prosperity, health, and material promises, the New Covenant centers on spiritual wealth and the likeness of Christ.
Healing and the new covenantThe promise in Isaiah about healing by His stripes refers fundamentally to spiritual healing from sin rather than universal physical healing.1 Peter 2:24Isaiah 53:5
Choosing Christ over moneyChristians face a daily choice between pursuing temporary earthly wealth or eternal spiritual transformation into the image of Christ.
What the Holy Spirit revealsJesus did not teach the disciples everything while on earth because they could not bear it, but the Holy Spirit would later reveal inward truths.John 16:12–15
Exceeding the righteousness of the PhariseesIn the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus contrasts external old covenant obedience with the deep, internal righteousness demanded in the new covenant.
Asking for the Holy SpiritBecause living out these high standards is humanly impossible, we must earnestly seek, ask, and knock for the gift of the Holy Spirit.Matthew 7:7
Aiming for zero regretBelievers should hunger for this life so they can live in triumph and stand before the judgment seat of Christ with zero regret.
