Speaker: Jeremy Utley
Title: He Will Baptize You With Fire
Date: 02-05-2017
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The speaker interprets Matthew 3:11's promise that Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit and Fire, focusing on the fire as a purifying element. He explains that this purifying fire comes through trials and difficulties, which God uses to remove impurities and make believers more like Christ. Therefore, believers should not be surprised by hardship, viewing it instead as a fulfillment of God's promise to refine them.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Understanding the second promise of the New TestamentThe speaker explores the second promise of the New Testament found in Matthew 3:11, where John the Baptist says Jesus will baptize believers with the Holy Spirit and fire.Matthew 3:11
Fire purifies and consumesFire has two elements: it purifies by removing impurities like a metalworker, and it consumes.
Counting trials as joy and not being surprisedBelievers are told to consider trials as joy and not be surprised by fiery ordeals, seeing them as the promised purifying work of God.
Entering the kingdom through many tribulationsPaul encouraged disciples after facing stonings to continue in the faith, reminding them that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
God deals with us as His precious childrenThe Lord disciplines those He loves as sons, acting like a master metalworker who turns up the heat just enough to bring impurities to the surface.
The fire of longing and desperationBeyond purifying trials, the second promise of fire is an all-consuming desire and desperate passion for oneness with Jesus Christ.
Jesus' example of seeking the Father after victoryAfter a long night of healing and casting out demons, Jesus did not rest but went to a secluded place to pray, showing His utter dependence on the Father.Luke 4:40–42
Discernment through dependenceJesus had the wisdom and conviction to leave the crowds and preach elsewhere because He pressed into dependence rather than resting after victory.
Claiming the twin promises by faithThe speaker concludes by claiming by faith the promise from Matthew 3:11 that Jesus will immerse him in both purifying circumstances and a consuming desperation for God.Matthew 3:11
Speaker: Jeremy Utley
Title: He Will Baptize You With Fire
Date: 02-05-2017
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The speaker interprets Matthew 3:11's promise that Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit and Fire, focusing on the fire as a purifying element. He explains that this purifying fire comes through trials and difficulties, which God uses to remove impurities and make believers more like Christ. Therefore, believers should not be surprised by hardship, viewing it instead as a fulfillment of God's promise to refine them.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Understanding the second promise of the New TestamentThe speaker explores the second promise of the New Testament found in Matthew 3:11, where John the Baptist says Jesus will baptize believers with the Holy Spirit and fire.Matthew 3:11
Fire purifies and consumesFire has two elements: it purifies by removing impurities like a metalworker, and it consumes.
Counting trials as joy and not being surprisedBelievers are told to consider trials as joy and not be surprised by fiery ordeals, seeing them as the promised purifying work of God.
Entering the kingdom through many tribulationsPaul encouraged disciples after facing stonings to continue in the faith, reminding them that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
God deals with us as His precious childrenThe Lord disciplines those He loves as sons, acting like a master metalworker who turns up the heat just enough to bring impurities to the surface.
The fire of longing and desperationBeyond purifying trials, the second promise of fire is an all-consuming desire and desperate passion for oneness with Jesus Christ.
Jesus' example of seeking the Father after victoryAfter a long night of healing and casting out demons, Jesus did not rest but went to a secluded place to pray, showing His utter dependence on the Father.Luke 4:40–42
Discernment through dependenceJesus had the wisdom and conviction to leave the crowds and preach elsewhere because He pressed into dependence rather than resting after victory.
Claiming the twin promises by faithThe speaker concludes by claiming by faith the promise from Matthew 3:11 that Jesus will immerse him in both purifying circumstances and a consuming desperation for God.Matthew 3:11
