Sunil Poonen - The Ministry of Righteousness without Condemnation

Sunil PoonenJune 24, 202429mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Sunil Poonen Title: The Ministry of Righteousness without Condemnation Date: 06/23/2024 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)

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True righteousness in the church stems not from tolerance or diversity alone, but from a shared commitment to be renewed daily in the image of Christ through conviction and repentance, without condemnation. The speaker emphasizes that God's word should convict and make us uncomfortable, and we must receive it wholeheartedly rather than selectively filtering teachings to suit our preferences. This transformation happens when we examine what we hear carefully, hold fast to truth, and respond to the Spirit's conviction rather than quenching it through dismissal or self-imposed shame.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

What makes church diversity special?True unity in a diverse church goes beyond mere tolerance or lack of discrimination; it is rooted in a shared desire to be renewed daily into the image of Christ.

How do we respond to uncomfortable words?When we hear challenging words from the pulpit, we must examine ourselves and allow the Holy Spirit to convict us rather than filtering them out or seeking comfortable messages that tickle our ears.

Do not quench the SpiritWe must not tune out, despise prophetic utterances, or quench the Holy Spirit, but instead examine everything carefully and hold fast to what is good so we do not miss out on spiritual growth.1 Thessalonians 5:19–21

The Gospel is power and convictionThe true gospel is more than just a starting point for heaven; it comes in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with full conviction to transform our lives.1 Thessalonians 1:5

Three types of people who experience condemnationCondemnation is often self-imposed, affecting those who quickly judge others, those who falsely think they are already good enough and need no further work, and those who remain trapped under the old covenant of law.Romans 2:1

The Old Covenant versus the New CovenantLiving under the letter of the old covenant brings spiritual death and acts as a ministry of condemnation, whereas the new covenant operates by the Spirit and leads to life, liberty, and righteousness.2 Corinthians 3:5–9

The Ministry of RighteousnessGrace is not a license to sin; rather, the opposite of the ministry of condemnation is the ministry of righteousness, which abounds in glory as the Spirit transforms us from glory to glory.2 Corinthians 3:9

The advantage of the Holy Spirit's convicting workIt is to our advantage that Jesus left so He could send the Holy Spirit, whose primary role is to convict us of sin and righteousness.John 16:7–8

The greater miracle of spiritual transformationThe Holy Spirit's conviction through Peter's preaching on the day of Pentecost pierced three thousand souls, resulting in a far greater spiritual miracle than the physical feeding of the five thousand.Acts 2:33–37

Welcoming the rebuke of the LordLike the prophets of old, we should eagerly watch for the rebuke and correction of the Lord regarding our finances, families, and desire for human approval.

Learning from the church in LaodiceaThe Lord disciplines and reproves those He loves, calling us to be zealous and repent rather than relying on our own perceived spiritual riches.

His commands are promisesGod's commands are not burdensome because they are essentially promises that He will supply the grace and help through the Holy Spirit to fulfill them.1 John 5:3

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Sunil Poonen - The Ministry of Righteousness without Condemnation

Sunil Poonen · June 24, 2024 · 29m

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

What makes church diversity special?True unity in a diverse church goes beyond mere tolerance or lack of discrimination; it is rooted in a shared desire to be renewed daily into the image of Christ.

The advantage of the Holy Spirit's convicting workIt is to our advantage that Jesus left so He could send the Holy Spirit, whose primary role is to convict us of sin and righteousness.John 16:7–8

Welcoming the rebuke of the LordLike the prophets of old, we should eagerly watch for the rebuke and correction of the Lord regarding our finances, families, and desire for human approval.

Learning from the church in LaodiceaThe Lord disciplines and reproves those He loves, calling us to be zealous and repent rather than relying on our own perceived spiritual riches.

His commands are promisesGod's commands are not burdensome because they are essentially promises that He will supply the grace and help through the Holy Spirit to fulfill them.1 John 5:3

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