Bangalore Conference - 2017: Session - 7
Bangalore Conference - 2017 From: 30th Sept - 2nd Oct, 2017 www.cfcindia.com/live
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that in the New Covenant, the messenger is the message, citing 1 Timothy 3:16 to support this. He warns against falling into the trap of focusing solely on rules or doctrines, noting that the human nature tends to default to such structures. The core message is that the life and person of Jesus Christ are the true message, not just the doctrines taught about him.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The messenger is the messageIn the New Covenant, the mystery of godliness is not just a set of rules or doctrines, but a person—Jesus Christ, whose entire life was the good news.
The mystery of Jesus living without sinHebrews 4:15 reveals that Jesus was tempted in all points as we are yet without sin, living 12,000 days without sinning even once, which makes Him truly the only way to God.John 14:6Hebrews 4:15
Value God's body and beware of the Pharisee spiritGod loves His body and has placed godly teachers in the church to prevent believers from being tossed around, but we must also be sobered that the most evil opposition to Jesus came from religious Pharisees inside the house of God.
Circumcise your heart before the LordBelievers must continually allow the Holy Spirit to use His sword to circumcise their hearts, removing self-worship and hidden sins to keep their hearts fresh and tender toward God.Romans 2:29
Testimony of freedom and God's bestWen Hi Pan shares how studying God's Word through CFC resources freed him from internet pornography and how God faithfully provided the right life partner when he committed fully to Him.
Learning consideration for others through punctualityZach Poonen reflects on how Jesus practiced discipline and time management, teaching that being punctual and considerate of others is an expression of being a servant rather than demanding to be treated like royalty.Luke 22:14
