5th December 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Fruit Of Our Service Is Holiness - Zac Poonen
5th December 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Fruit Of Our Service Is Holiness - Zac Poonen
Summary
The central message is that the true fruit of serving the Lord is holiness, which means being sanctified and becoming more Christ-like over time. The speaker warns against those who merely use Jesus for self-promotion, emphasizing that genuine service leads to a life that reflects increasing holiness and Christ-likeness in all areas of life. This is rooted in the call to be holy because God is holy.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the result of serving God?Serving God genuinely results in sanctification, making our lives holier and more christ-like every year.Romans 6:22
The path of the righteousGod's plan for believers is like the sunrise, growing brighter and brighter until the day Christ returns.Proverbs 4:18
God causes all things to work for goodThe ultimate good God works toward in every event of our lives is to conform us to the image of His Son.Romans 8:28
Pressing on to perfectionBelievers must leave elementary principles behind and press on to perfection, recognizing that the old covenant law is abolished.Hebrews 6:1
Old covenant benefits versus new covenant promisesPsalm 103 outlines Old Covenant benefits, but the New Covenant begins with the promise that Jesus will save His people from their sins.
Baptism in the Holy Spirit and fireWhile Old Covenant figures had the Spirit upon them, New Covenant believers have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them from their innermost being.Matthew 3:11
The helper who enables us to keep commandmentsJesus promised to send a helper who would be in us to help us keep His commandments.
Beholding the glory of Jesus to be transformedBy beholding the glory of Jesus in the mirror of God's word, the Holy Spirit transforms us from glory to glory.2 Corinthians 3:18
The days of Noah and LotThe last days will mirror the days of Noah and Lot with increased violence and unnatural sin, signaling Christ's coming.
Being like Noah todayLike Noah, believers in the last days are called to be preachers of righteousness, build the church at personal cost, and raise godly families.
Having confidence at Christ's appearingBelievers should live in daily readiness so they have boldness rather than shame when Christ appears.
Purifying oneself in hopeEveryone who looks forward to seeing Christ and becoming like Him purifies himself just as He is pure.
