The "Maximum" Christian - Zac Poonen - June 29, 2013
http://rlcfchurch.org/god-gives-the-holy-spirit-freely RLCF Summer Conference 2013 - Session 2 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that while the blood of Christ is necessary for salvation, a genuine fullness of the Holy Spirit is essential for living a life pleasing to God on Earth. He distinguishes between 'life' (living according to Christ's principles) and 'ministry' (the work done by the body of Christ). Furthermore, he warns that salvation alone is insufficient; the quality of one's life's work will be tested by fire at Christ's return, not the quantity.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does it mean to walk as Christ walked?Believers are called to walk in the exact same manner as Jesus walked, living by the same spiritual principles rather than just trying to replicate His miraculous ministry.1 John 2:6
The fire test of our life's workEvery believer's work will be tested by fire when Christ returns, and those who build with wood, hay, and straw will suffer eternal loss even though they themselves are saved.
More than conquerors in the New CovenantWhile old Covenant believers often groaned and felt like sheep for the slaughter, New Covenant believers are more than conquerors through Christ's love.Romans 8:35
The pierced ear and voluntary obedienceJust as a Hebrew slave could choose to have his ear pierced out of love for his master, believers willingly submit to God's complete ownership.Psalm 40:6–8
Coming to do God's willJesus replaced mere religious sacrifice with total bodily surrender, establishing the New Covenant reality of actively coming to do God's will.Hebrews 10:5–7
The hardworking farmer in ScriptureJust as a hardworking farmer receives the first share of the crop, those who labor in prayer and Scripture intake receive deep spiritual revelation.2 Timothy 2:6
Possessing the same kind of faith as PeterGenuine faith is not about demanding earthly comforts or unbiblical healing promises, but stepping out in absolute trust upon the word of Jesus.
Abel offered a better sacrifice by faithAbel brought the very first and best of his flock to God, prompting God to send fire as a testimony of His approval.Hebrews 11:4
The maximum versus the minimum ChristianCain represents the minimum Christian who calculates what he has to give to get by, while Abel represents the maximum Christian who gives everything to God.
Holding nothing back from the FatherJesus lived with the testimony that everything He had belonged to the Father, seeking only the Father's approval in every single action of life.John 17:10
