26th May 2019 - Reigning In Life Through Jesus Christ - Ian Robson
26th May 2019 - Reigning In Life Through Jesus Christ - Ian Robson
Summary
The message centers on the believer's calling to reign in life through Jesus Christ, drawing heavily from Romans 5. It emphasizes that receiving the abundance of grace requires humility. The speaker also warns against 'false grace' found in modern worship songs, urging the congregation, especially the youth, to understand the biblical picture of God's love as demonstrated by the father in the Prodigal Son parable, rather than a feeling of license to sin.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God's will for us to reign in lifeGod's will for every believer justified by faith is to reign as kings and queens on this earth through Jesus Christ.Romans 5:17
Receiving the abundance of grace through humilityTo experience the abundance of grace that allows us to reign, we must abound in humility before God.
Warning against false grace and reckless loveModern songs promoting outrageous grace and reckless love create a subtle mix that softens attitudes toward sin and leads believers astray.
The true grace of God described by PeterTrue grace involves trials, conducting ourselves in fear, longing for the pure milk of the word, and following Christ's example of suffering and ceasing from sin.
Humility brings greater graceGod opposes the proud but gives greater grace to the humble who resist the devil, draw near to God, and cleanse their hands.
Avoiding a self-made righteousnessLike Paul, we must count any righteousness of our own making as rubbish in order to gain the righteousness that comes from God through faith.
Provision for life, godliness, and the baptism of the Holy SpiritGod has made every provision for godliness, but we need the baptism of the Holy Spirit to experience this life and avoid living like beggars.
Leaving the old country of sin behindWater baptism signifies leaving the old country of sin behind and entering into the new sovereign country of true grace and power.Romans 5:20
A concluding prayer to reign in lifeThe speaker closes with a prayer for believers to have their eyes opened, reject mediocre living and false teachings, and renew their covenant to reign in life.
