God wants to make us like Jesus : Perfect in love - Zac Poonen
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Summary
True eternal life, according to Jesus, is not about the length of life but about the quality of life—specifically, knowing God. The speaker emphasizes that believers must understand both the kindness and the severity of God, rather than focusing on just one aspect. Furthermore, living by faith in God's Word, rather than by feelings or sight, is crucial for a solid foundation and overcoming fear.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is eternal life?Jesus defined eternal life not by quantity or the length of life, but by quality and knowing God personally.John 17:3
Take hold of eternal lifePaul encouraged Timothy toward the end of his life to take hold of eternal life by deepening his relationship with God.1 Timothy 6:12
The kindness and severity of GodScripture tells us to look carefully at both the kindness and the severity of God rather than leaning into an unbalanced view of either.
Living by faith, not fearTrue faith is rooted in God's word and provides absolute assurance that a loving father will never test us beyond the grace He provides.
The bridal relationship with JesusThe Song of Solomon illustrates the personal, loyal bridal relationship every born-again believer should have with the Lord, where our eyes are solely on Him.
God's perfect will versus permissive willWhile the Old Testament showed God's permissive will due to sin, Jesus revealed God's perfect will in the Sermon on the Mount, calling us back to the beginning.
Created in His imageThe repeated emphasis in Genesis on creating man in God's image reveals that our primary calling is to reflect what God is like in our daily lives.
God is loveWhile God is light and holy, 1 John states that God is love, meaning His holiness and discipline stem from a mother-like perfection of love that wants to heal us.1 John 4:16
Secure in the Father's loveKnowing that the Father loves us exactly as He loved Jesus brings total security and removes discouragement and fear from our lives.
The true mark of being filled with the SpiritThe true evidence of the Holy Spirit is not limited to specific historical accounts in Acts, but is described in the epistles as the Spirit flooding our hearts with God's love.
Forgiving others dailyBecause love is patient and forgiving, we must choose by an act of the will to forgive everyone daily, just as we have been forgiven much.
The pattern of the disciples' prayerJesus gave the disciples' prayer as a daily pattern centered on God's name being hallowed, receiving daily grace, and forgiving others.
The currency of heaven is loveWhile the world values people by financial wealth, the true currency of heaven is love for Jesus and for others.
