CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message emphasizes that pleasing God requires living by faith, not by what our senses perceive. The speaker stresses that true faith comes specifically from 'hearing' the Word of Christ (the New Testament), meaning one must allow the Holy Spirit to speak personally through the reading rather than just reading it like a storybook. He strongly encourages developing a daily habit of scripture reading and listening for God's voice.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The impossibility of pleasing God without faithBased on Hebrews 11:6, the speaker emphasizes that no amount of good qualities or religious activities can please God if we do not live by faith.
Walking by faith versus walking by sightLiving by sight means relying on our physical senses and feelings, whereas walking by faith is the biblical standard for believers.2 Corinthians 5:7
How faith is produced through hearingFaith is a gift from God that comes specifically by hearing the word of Christ and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to our hearts.Romans 10:17
The assurance found in responding to God's wordMaking decisions based on the faith that comes from hearing God can lead to lifelong assurance and personal transformation.
The importance of a daily habit of reading ScriptureDeveloping a consistent daily habit of reading the Bible is vital to prevent spiritual falling away and to maintain a relationship with God.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/we-walk-by-faith-and-not-by-sight
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message emphasizes that pleasing God requires living by faith, not by what our senses perceive. The speaker stresses that true faith comes specifically from 'hearing' the Word of Christ (the New Testament), meaning one must allow the Holy Spirit to speak personally through the reading rather than just reading it like a storybook. He strongly encourages developing a daily habit of scripture reading and listening for God's voice.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The impossibility of pleasing God without faithBased on Hebrews 11:6, the speaker emphasizes that no amount of good qualities or religious activities can please God if we do not live by faith.
Walking by faith versus walking by sightLiving by sight means relying on our physical senses and feelings, whereas walking by faith is the biblical standard for believers.2 Corinthians 5:7
How faith is produced through hearingFaith is a gift from God that comes specifically by hearing the word of Christ and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to our hearts.Romans 10:17
The assurance found in responding to God's wordMaking decisions based on the faith that comes from hearing God can lead to lifelong assurance and personal transformation.
The importance of a daily habit of reading ScriptureDeveloping a consistent daily habit of reading the Bible is vital to prevent spiritual falling away and to maintain a relationship with God.
