Bangalore Conference - 2017: Session - 8
Bangalore Conference - 2017 From: 30th Sept - 2nd Oct, 2017 www.cfcindia.com/live
Summary
The sermon outlines three foundational levels for Christian life: the foundation is God's perfect love for us, as seen in John 17:23, which brings security and eliminates competition. The second level is maintaining a blameless conscience, meaning one must always progress in their understanding of right and wrong. The third level involves understanding that others, especially in marriage, may not be at the same spiritual standard, and judging them based on one's own level is unwise.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The three-story building of the churchThe church is built on a foundation of God's perfect love, followed by a personal walk with God, family life, and ministry in the church.John 17:23
Maintaining a blameless conscience alwaysBelievers must progress with a blameless conscience before God and men twenty-four hours a day, keeping accounts short whenever they sin.Acts 24:16
Praying and singing to God rather than to peopleMany prayers and songs are directed toward impressing people rather than God, and believers must honestly confess this hypocrisy to become truly sincere.Luke 18:11
Keeping the song of the cross freshThe redemption of Christ should never become a stale routine; believers should sing of it as a new song every time.Revelation 5:9
The importance of family lifeFamily life sits above personal walk and below the church, and a man must know how to manage his own family before leading in the church.1 Timothy 3:5
Standing firm on the biblical view of divorceThe church must maintain uncompromising standards against divorce and remarriage, adhering strictly to the words of Jesus.
Conditions for evaluating speakers and leadersWhen inviting speakers or evaluating leaders, one must look for humility, approachability, zero interest in money, godly children, and faithful co-workers.
Building on the rock by obeying the Sermon on the MountThe man who builds his house on the rock hears the words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and actually obeys them.
The master key of being poor in spiritBeing poor in spirit means constantly waiting at God's gates like a beggar with an acute sense of need for His wisdom.
Thanking God for difficult people and enemiesIrritating people and enemies help expose hidden layers of pride and selfishness, giving believers the opportunity to deal with them.
Making Christ feel at home in your heartBelievers should cultivate an inner life where Christ feels entirely at home and welcomed in every private thought and action.
The New Testament pattern of church plantingApostles and elders in the early church planted local churches, appointed elders, and maintained spiritual accountability without being a financial burden.
Rejecting brainwashing to return to ScriptureChristians must put aside religious brainwashing and prejudices to discover how the early church operated entirely on biblical principles.
Paying the price to walk in total lightObeying God in every detail, no matter what others call you, leads to a glorious end and a life with no regrets.
