We Have A Father Who Loves Us As Much As He Loved Jesus - Zac Poonen
This video clip taken from Session 8 - The Blessed New Covenant Standard - Zac Poonen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz4jg3KyN-Y Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is that the world must know that God loves humanity as much as He loved Jesus, drawing from John 17:23. The speaker emphasizes that the New Covenant relationship allows believers to approach God intimately, calling Him 'Dad' privately, unlike the Old Covenant practices. He stresses that receiving the fullness of the Holy Spirit and forgiveness is not based on deserving it, but on acknowledging one's utter unworthiness.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God loves us exactly as He loved JesusJohn 17:23 is the verse that changed the speaker's life 43 years ago, teaching him that God loves believers with the same love He has for Jesus.John 17:23
The Spirit cries out Abba, DaddyA mark of being born again is the Holy Spirit crying out Abba or daddy in our hearts, shifting our relationship with God to an intimate family bond.Romans 8:15
Taking the New Covenant seriouslyThe speaker shares his personal conviction to address God as Father or Dad rather than using Old Covenant titles like Jehovah, reflecting a New Covenant reality.
Moving from insecurity to knowing your DadInsecurity often stems from viewing God as a distant head of government rather than a personal dad who cares for you.
The central message of the BibleEverything in the Bible flows from the foundational truth that God loves us as much as He loved Jesus.John 17:23
Receiving the Spirit at rock bottomWhen the speaker hit rock bottom and felt he deserved hell, God filled him with the Holy Spirit instead, proving the gift is completely unearned.
Grace is not for those who try to deserve itPeople who try to earn forgiveness or spiritual fullness through religious efforts do not receive it, but those who admit they are undeserving receive it immediately.
Eyes opened to ScriptureWhen the Holy Spirit fills a believer, the veil is lifted from Scripture, and God becomes a dad who shares His heart with His children.
Cared for like JesusJust as God watched over and protected Jesus throughout His life on earth, He cares for and protects believers in the same manner.
Persistence in seeking the SpiritLike Jacob wrestling with God, believers should come with a repented heart and passionately ask their heavenly Father to fill them with the Holy Spirit.
Seeking God directly for anointingRather than relying on ritualistic laying on of hands, believers can go directly to Jesus and ask Him to anoint them.
Seeking the divine life over a ministry platformBelievers should covet the inward life of freedom from anger, discouragement, and unforgiveness rather than striving for a specific preaching ministry.
