CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Righteousness With Peace And Joy - Zac Poonen
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Summary
God freely imparts the righteousness of Christ to those who repent, clothing sinners with His perfect righteousness and enabling them to live in peace and joy. This righteousness is not earned through human effort but received as a gift through genuine repentance and faith in Christ's work.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The difference between Old Testament and New Testament righteousnessPaul describes how he was blameless according to the law, yet he did not want to rely on that external perfection.Philippians 3:6
The desire to be found in Christ through faithPaul rejected the righteousness gained from the law in favor of a righteousness that puts him on the same level as any converted sinner.
The danger of pride in a good upbringingPeople raised in godly homes may feel superior to others, but Paul, who lived an upright life, called himself the chief of sinners.
Realizing our equality with the worst sinnersThe speaker shares how his own good behavior before conversion did not make him superior to others once he realized God's holiness.
Meditating on rejecting our own righteousnessWe should strive to view ourselves as equal to the worst sinners, relying solely on the free gift of Christ's righteousness to keep us humble.Philippians 3:9
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Righteousness With Peace And Joy - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/righteousness-with-peace-and-joy
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
God freely imparts the righteousness of Christ to those who repent, clothing sinners with His perfect righteousness and enabling them to live in peace and joy. This righteousness is not earned through human effort but received as a gift through genuine repentance and faith in Christ's work.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The difference between Old Testament and New Testament righteousnessPaul describes how he was blameless according to the law, yet he did not want to rely on that external perfection.Philippians 3:6
The desire to be found in Christ through faithPaul rejected the righteousness gained from the law in favor of a righteousness that puts him on the same level as any converted sinner.
The danger of pride in a good upbringingPeople raised in godly homes may feel superior to others, but Paul, who lived an upright life, called himself the chief of sinners.
Realizing our equality with the worst sinnersThe speaker shares how his own good behavior before conversion did not make him superior to others once he realized God's holiness.
Meditating on rejecting our own righteousnessWe should strive to view ourselves as equal to the worst sinners, relying solely on the free gift of Christ's righteousness to keep us humble.Philippians 3:9
