Zac Poonen - Singing As We Take Up The Cross Daily
Summary
The central message is that the ultimate goal for Christians is not achieving miraculous feats, but rather taking up the cross daily and striving for perfection through self-denial. The speaker contrasts the historical miracles of faith with the superior calling of following Jesus, urging the audience to give up all sin and hindrances to run the race with endurance, acknowledging their dependence on God like a baby.
Description
Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Singing As We Take Up The Cross Daily Date: 12/06/2020 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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The central message is that following Jesus requires a daily commitment to taking up one's own cross, which means denying self-will. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship is not merely believing in Christ's sacrifice but actively choosing to follow Him daily, mirroring Jesus' own life. This daily self-denial is presented as the key to a life free from sin and the grip of the devil.
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