CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Sanctification | 2. A Renewed Soul - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message is that Christian understanding must be governed by the Holy Spirit, not solely by the intellect. The speaker cautions against the misconception of 'destroying' the mind, emphasizing instead the need to 'dethrone' it, allowing the Spirit to rule supreme. True understanding of scripture and God's will comes when the veil of human reasoning is lifted by the Spirit, leading to transformation into the likeness of Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Destroying speculations and bringing thoughts captivePaul teaches that we must destroy speculations raised up against God and take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
Old Testament worship versus New Testament worshipOld Testament worship was largely a function of the soul and body because the most holy place was closed, but the New Testament requires everything to be controlled from the spirit.
Dethroning the intellect rather than destroying itMany faith circles make the mistake of telling people to switch off their minds, but the Bible asks us to renew our minds, which means dethroning the intellect rather than destroying it.
The home analogy of submissionComparing the mind to a wife in a home, the goal is not to get rid of her because she is useful, but to recognize that she should not be the head.
Following Christ's example of submissionWomen are asked to follow Christ's voluntary submission to the Father, which is an honorable position rather than a sign of inferiority.
Two extremes in Christendom regarding the mindMany Bible schools make the mind everything and study scriptures without dependence on the Holy Spirit, creating strongholds of the mind.
The handkerchief over the BibleStudying the scriptures without the Holy Spirit is like having a handkerchief or veil over the Bible, making it impossible to truly understand.
Turning to the Lord removes the veilWhen a person turns to the Lord, who is identified as the Holy Spirit in this context, the veil is taken away and they can understand what is written.
The role of praying in tonguesPaul used the gift of speaking in tongues extensively in private to keep his intellectual mind in a secondary, dethroned place.
Transformation into the likeness of ChristWhere the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty, and that same Spirit transforms believers into the likeness of Christ from glory to glory.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Sanctification | 2. A Renewed Soul - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/a-renewed-soul
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is that Christian understanding must be governed by the Holy Spirit, not solely by the intellect. The speaker cautions against the misconception of 'destroying' the mind, emphasizing instead the need to 'dethrone' it, allowing the Spirit to rule supreme. True understanding of scripture and God's will comes when the veil of human reasoning is lifted by the Spirit, leading to transformation into the likeness of Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Destroying speculations and bringing thoughts captivePaul teaches that we must destroy speculations raised up against God and take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
Old Testament worship versus New Testament worshipOld Testament worship was largely a function of the soul and body because the most holy place was closed, but the New Testament requires everything to be controlled from the spirit.
Dethroning the intellect rather than destroying itMany faith circles make the mistake of telling people to switch off their minds, but the Bible asks us to renew our minds, which means dethroning the intellect rather than destroying it.
The home analogy of submissionComparing the mind to a wife in a home, the goal is not to get rid of her because she is useful, but to recognize that she should not be the head.
Following Christ's example of submissionWomen are asked to follow Christ's voluntary submission to the Father, which is an honorable position rather than a sign of inferiority.
Two extremes in Christendom regarding the mindMany Bible schools make the mind everything and study scriptures without dependence on the Holy Spirit, creating strongholds of the mind.
The handkerchief over the BibleStudying the scriptures without the Holy Spirit is like having a handkerchief or veil over the Bible, making it impossible to truly understand.
Turning to the Lord removes the veilWhen a person turns to the Lord, who is identified as the Holy Spirit in this context, the veil is taken away and they can understand what is written.
The role of praying in tonguesPaul used the gift of speaking in tongues extensively in private to keep his intellectual mind in a secondary, dethroned place.
Transformation into the likeness of ChristWhere the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty, and that same Spirit transforms believers into the likeness of Christ from glory to glory.
