CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Cross And Our Self-Will - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message is that true fellowship with God requires the breaking of one's self-will, symbolized by the tearing of the veil in the Old Testament. The speaker distinguishes between the soul (mind, feelings, will) and the spirit, emphasizing that the spirit must rule the soul for a life connected to God. This breakthrough is achieved through the Holy Spirit, which leads believers into a life of true fellowship with the Father.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The division of soul and spiritThe word of God is sharp enough to divide between soul and spirit, a distinction many Christians fail to understand.Hebrews 4:12
Man as spirit, soul, and bodyHumanity is made in the image of God as a trinity of spirit, soul, and body, where the body is physical, the soul is personality, and the spirit is the deepest part containing the conscience.1 Thessalonians 5:23
Living in the spirit versus living in the soulGod's purpose is for the spirit to rule the body and soul, preventing us from being driven by fluctuating emotions or intellectual misery.
The tabernacle as a picture of body, soul, and spiritThe outer compound represents the body, the first tent represents the soul, and the most holy place represents the spirit where God dwells.
The thick curtain as our strong self-willThe thick curtain before the most holy place symbolizes our strong, stubborn self-will that refuses to be torn unless dealt with.
Breaking the stubborn willJust like a defiant child who obeys on the outside while standing up on the inside, human beings need their deep self-will broken to enter fellowship with God.
Fullness of joy in God's presenceTrue fellowship with God brings fullness of joy, which is found in His presence rather than in material things or emotional worship meetings.Psalm 16:11
Jesus renting the veil by denying His willThe veil rent from top to bottom when Jesus died, symbolizing how He spent thirty-three years denying His own human will to always choose the Father's.
Offering Himself through the eternal spiritJesus offered Himself to God on the cross through the eternal spirit, and the Holy Spirit leads believers today to that same cross and rending of the veil.Hebrews 9:14
A new and living way through the fleshEntering the most holy place is a lifetime way, not a momentary door, inaugurated through the veil of Christ's flesh, which means His self-will that He denied.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Cross And Our Self-Will - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/the-cross-and-our-selfwill
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is that true fellowship with God requires the breaking of one's self-will, symbolized by the tearing of the veil in the Old Testament. The speaker distinguishes between the soul (mind, feelings, will) and the spirit, emphasizing that the spirit must rule the soul for a life connected to God. This breakthrough is achieved through the Holy Spirit, which leads believers into a life of true fellowship with the Father.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The division of soul and spiritThe word of God is sharp enough to divide between soul and spirit, a distinction many Christians fail to understand.Hebrews 4:12
Man as spirit, soul, and bodyHumanity is made in the image of God as a trinity of spirit, soul, and body, where the body is physical, the soul is personality, and the spirit is the deepest part containing the conscience.1 Thessalonians 5:23
Living in the spirit versus living in the soulGod's purpose is for the spirit to rule the body and soul, preventing us from being driven by fluctuating emotions or intellectual misery.
The tabernacle as a picture of body, soul, and spiritThe outer compound represents the body, the first tent represents the soul, and the most holy place represents the spirit where God dwells.
The thick curtain as our strong self-willThe thick curtain before the most holy place symbolizes our strong, stubborn self-will that refuses to be torn unless dealt with.
Breaking the stubborn willJust like a defiant child who obeys on the outside while standing up on the inside, human beings need their deep self-will broken to enter fellowship with God.
Fullness of joy in God's presenceTrue fellowship with God brings fullness of joy, which is found in His presence rather than in material things or emotional worship meetings.Psalm 16:11
Jesus renting the veil by denying His willThe veil rent from top to bottom when Jesus died, symbolizing how He spent thirty-three years denying His own human will to always choose the Father's.
Offering Himself through the eternal spiritJesus offered Himself to God on the cross through the eternal spirit, and the Holy Spirit leads believers today to that same cross and rending of the veil.Hebrews 9:14
A new and living way through the fleshEntering the most holy place is a lifetime way, not a momentary door, inaugurated through the veil of Christ's flesh, which means His self-will that He denied.
