17.Transformation - Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenAugust 16, 201725mWatch on YouTube

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Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com Fundamental Biblical Truths 1.God's Purpose For Man 2.God's Provision For Man 3.Satan's Tactics 4.The Fall Of Man 5.Two Types Of Sins 6.Free Will And The Conscience 7.Grace And Faith 8.True Repentance 9.Repentance From All Sins 10.God's Two Fold Provision 11.God Is A God Of Love 12.The Power Of God's Word 13.How Satan Became Satan 14.Salvation From Sin 15.Jesus Is Our Forerunner 16.Why Satan Was Not Destroyed 17.Transformation 18.The Humanity Of Jesus 19.Likeness To Christ 20.Holiness Of Jesus 21.Jesus' Attitude To Money 22.Examples Of Humility 23.Satan Has Been Defeated 24.Faith Results In Praise 25.The New Covenant 26.Escaping Deception 27.The Right Way To Pray 28.God Centred Prayer

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The central message is that the Christian life's true destination is not merely reaching heaven, but achieving a transformed character that mirrors Christ's likeness. This transformation, or sanctification, is achieved by being born again through the narrow gate and is a deep internal cleansing, unlike mere external refinement or adherence to law. Christ came to save us from sin and transform our inner nature, which is accomplished through the Holy Spirit.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

What is the true destination of the Christian life?God has predestined believers not just to go to heaven, but to become like Jesus Christ, with heaven being a byproduct of that transformed character.

Jesus came to save us from sin, not just hellChrist's primary mission was to save people from sin and the Adamic nature to make them holy and like Himself.Matthew 1:21

Entering through the narrow gate of the new birthJust as Jesus explained to Nicodemus, the Christian life must begin at the starting line through the new birth rather than trying to climb over the wall or relying on an external religious background.John 10:9

Transformation versus external legalismExternal adherence to commandments and civilization cannot change a corrupt inner nature, just as a refined dog can never become a human being; God's axe must strike the root of sin inside.

Purifying ourselves as we look forward to His appearanceThe hope of becoming like Christ when He appears motivates believers to actively purify themselves throughout their earthly lives, complementing the cleansing done by God.1 John 3:2–3

Cooperating with the Holy Spirit in daily choicesWhile the Holy Spirit prompts believers regarding impurities in media or internet use, individuals must make the conscious choice to change course and cleanse themselves.Ephesians 5:18

Giving up lawful things for the sake of the goalLike an athlete in training, a truly spiritual person lays aside even lawful things that act as hindrances in order to win the prize and press on toward Christlikeness.1 Corinthians 6:12

Transformation through the renewing of the mindConformity to the world and transformation into Christlikeness both begin in the mind, requiring believers to let the Holy Spirit change their way of thinking.Philippians 2:5Romans 12:2

Replacing worldly priorities with the Father's willWhile worldly people pursue money, power, comfort, and pleasure, Jesus spent His life pursuing the will of His Father, providing the true model for human living.

Worldliness and sanctification both originate in the mindTrue worldliness and true sanctification are matters of inner thought and value systems rather than external appearance or clothing.

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17.Transformation - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · August 16, 2017 · 25m

Freedom from sin The Holy Spirit

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Jesus came to save us from sin, not just hellChrist's primary mission was to save people from sin and the Adamic nature to make them holy and like Himself.Matthew 1:21

Worldliness and sanctification both originate in the mindTrue worldliness and true sanctification are matters of inner thought and value systems rather than external appearance or clothing.

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