Q & A with Zac Poonen - NCCF Conference Mar 3 2012
New Covenant Christian Fellowship http://newcovenantcf.org
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that the primary goal in spiritual study should be seeking life, not just knowledge, drawing a parallel to the Tree of Life versus the Tree of Knowledge. He interprets Jesus'
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What did Jesus mean by Greater Works than I did?Jesus's primary work for thirty-three and a half years was doing His Father's will in everyday life. The greater works involve building the body of Christ in unity, which is something Jesus could not accomplish with the twelve disciples before Pentecost.John 14:12
What does it mean to be a prophet in a New Covenant Church?Unlike Old Covenant predictive prophecy, New Covenant prophecy is about speaking words that build up, exhort, comfort, and convict believers of hidden sin.
What does it mean to fight against the Gates of Hell practically speaking?Spiritual warfare involves defending ourselves against temptation using the word of God and aggressively binding satanic activities in a home or church, ideally with two or three believers gathered together.
How do you keep a church from turning into a mega church?Local churches are ideally limited to around 120 adults so that elders can properly supervise and train others, though splitting depends on having qualified spiritual leadership.
Should women meet together for Bible studies?Older, Godly women can gather younger sisters to teach them practical virtues like loving their husbands and children, provided they remain under the authority of local elders and do not lord it over others.Titus 2:4
What if a person can't find a church and decides not to go?God's ultimate goal is building the church rather than isolated holy individuals, and those who cannot find a likeminded group should seek God to establish true fellowship.
What does evangelism look like in a New Covenant Church?Evangelism is incomplete until people are taught both that Jesus does not condemn them and that they must stop sinning, leading directly into discipleship.
How do you encourage the church to obey all the Commandments without causing disunity?All scriptures are for today, and God tests our obedience in the small commandments just as parents test children in everyday instructions.
How do we deal with the consequences of sin that continuously plagues our children?Parents can persistently pray together every day, acknowledging their past failures and trusting God to bring their children to obedience.
How to have quality time worshipping as a family with busy schedules?Family fellowship is a matter of priority, requiring parents to cut out distractions like television and spend intentional moments reading Bible stories with their children.
What are the top areas you encourage couples who recently got married to practice?Newly married couples should regularly forgive each other, accept each other's differences without trying to change them, and communicate openly to clear up tensions.
If we don't live as Jesus lived does that mean we are not Christians?Believers must distinguish between conscious sin and unconscious sin, maintaining victory over every area of sin they are currently conscious of while experiencing progressive sanctification.
How does speaking in tongues look like or sound like?Genuine tongues is an actual language used as a secret love language between the believer and God, distinct from repetitive blabbering or psychological imitations.
I want to learn more about tent making and stepping out of the world system.Tent making refers to supporting oneself financially while serving the Lord, following the example of the Apostle Paul rather than making Christian work a financial racket.
Where should I start reading the Bible?Beginners are advised to start with the Gospel of John and the New Testament, using free online resources to gain a thorough, practical understanding of the entire scriptures.
