Annie Poonen - Just As I Am
Speaker: Annie Poonen Title: Just As I Am Date: 04/25/2021 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 central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus by coming to God
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The history and impact of the hymn Just As I AmThe speaker recalls hearing the beloved hymn at Billy Graham crusades and how it moved hundreds to give their lives to Jesus.
Charlotte Elliott's background and conversionCharlotte Elliott lived in 19th-century England as a refined, educated woman, but she had no religion in her life until a visiting minister helped her see her need for God and invited her to come just as she was.
A life transformed through physical sufferingAlthough her physical sickness remained, Charlotte experienced great spiritual freedom, wrote many anonymous hymns, and served God from her home.
Coming to Jesus without any pleaBelievers come to Christ with nothing to boast about, relying solely on His shed blood and His call.
Coming despite conflicts, blindness, and burdensThe hymn reminds us to bring our conflicts, uncertainties, and wretchedness to Jesus, trusting His promise to receive, cleanse, and welcome us.
Overcome by the immense love of GodThe final verse expresses a total surrender to Christ after realizing the vastness of His love.
An invitation to children and youthChildren and students should not wait until they are older to give their lives to Jesus; they need to guard against the disease of thinking they do not need God.
Avoiding the self-righteousness of the PhariseeAdults in the church must avoid the self-righteous attitude of the Pharisee in Luke 18 and instead echo the tax collector's prayer for mercy.
