Trembling At God's Word - Zac Poonen
Proclaiming the Full Purpose Of God - Bangalore Conference 2012
Summary
The speaker urges the audience to develop a deep reverence for God's word, comparing it to a fear greater than fear of law enforcement. He emphasizes that true discipleship requires pursuing peace with all people and sanctification, warning that without this, one cannot see the Lord. The message also touches on the necessity of acknowledging one's own degree of guilt in every conflict, no matter how much fault lies with another.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Developing the habit of trembling at God's wordBelievers should have a healthy fear and respect for God, recognizing that He sees everything we do at all times.
Pursuing peace and sanctificationScripture commands us to work at getting along with each other, warning that without holiness and peace no one will see the Lord.Hebrews 12:14
Examining our own guilt in conflictsIn human conflicts and marriage disputes, both sides share some degree of fault, and disciples must focus on cleansing their own share of wrong rather than blaming others.
Declaring the whole purpose of GodPaul testified that he was innocent of men's blood because he faithfully declared the full counsel of God to the leaders in Ephesus.
Reading the Bible as written for youJesus came with the attitude that God's word was written specifically for Him to do the Father's will, which is the proper way we should read Scripture.Hebrews 10:5–7
Desiring to obey every commandmentA true disciple's goal is to obey every single New Covenant commandment written in God's word before leaving this earth.
Claiming New Covenant promises through serious studyBelievers must study the Bible seriously to claim every promise given for New Covenant Christians rather than neglecting them for television and media.
An example of restitution and adding twenty percentWhen facing a doubt about how much money to restitute for past cheating, God directed the speaker through Scripture to add twenty percent just as the law instructed.
Taking personal responsibility instead of blaming othersInstead of acting like Adam and Eve by pointing fingers at others, we must follow Christ's example of taking responsibility and judging ourselves.
