CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Better Message Of The New Covenant - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life is defined by actively following Jesus' example, which is not merely doctrinal adherence but a lifestyle of sinlessness and truthfulness. The speaker contrasts this with the Old Covenant and discusses the concept of salvation for all people, including those who die before conversion, through the cleansing power of Christ's blood. He concludes by contrasting the uncountable multitude in heaven with the symbolic 144,000, noting that even the latter group is characterized by never having told a lie.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Called to follow Christ's exampleBelievers are called under the new covenant because Christ suffered for them and left an example to follow.1 Peter 2:21
Following in his steps without sinThe scripture instructs believers to follow in the steps of the one who committed no sin and had no deceit in his mouth.
Living like Jesus livedAnyone who claims to abide in Christ has the responsibility to walk and live in the same manner as Jesus lived.
The new covenant is about life, not doctrineThe new covenant is not merely about having a better doctrinal system, but about actual life and resisting sin.
The great multitude in heavenRevelation describes an innumerable great multitude from every tribe and nation standing before the throne, washed in the blood of the Lamb.Revelation 7:9
How babies from unreached tribes enter heavenMillions of babies who die in the womb or in poor countries go straight to heaven, where Christ's righteousness is put to their account.
A second, smaller group in heavenRevelation uses symbols like the 144,000 to represent a smaller group of believers who completely overcame sin and falsehood.
Eliminating lying from one's lifeJust like a physical sickness or cancer can be completely cured, these believers cleansed themselves until no lie was found in their mouth.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Better Message Of The New Covenant - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/the-better-message-of-the-new-covenant
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life is defined by actively following Jesus' example, which is not merely doctrinal adherence but a lifestyle of sinlessness and truthfulness. The speaker contrasts this with the Old Covenant and discusses the concept of salvation for all people, including those who die before conversion, through the cleansing power of Christ's blood. He concludes by contrasting the uncountable multitude in heaven with the symbolic 144,000, noting that even the latter group is characterized by never having told a lie.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Called to follow Christ's exampleBelievers are called under the new covenant because Christ suffered for them and left an example to follow.1 Peter 2:21
Following in his steps without sinThe scripture instructs believers to follow in the steps of the one who committed no sin and had no deceit in his mouth.
Living like Jesus livedAnyone who claims to abide in Christ has the responsibility to walk and live in the same manner as Jesus lived.
The new covenant is about life, not doctrineThe new covenant is not merely about having a better doctrinal system, but about actual life and resisting sin.
The great multitude in heavenRevelation describes an innumerable great multitude from every tribe and nation standing before the throne, washed in the blood of the Lamb.Revelation 7:9
How babies from unreached tribes enter heavenMillions of babies who die in the womb or in poor countries go straight to heaven, where Christ's righteousness is put to their account.
A second, smaller group in heavenRevelation uses symbols like the 144,000 to represent a smaller group of believers who completely overcame sin and falsehood.
Eliminating lying from one's lifeJust like a physical sickness or cancer can be completely cured, these believers cleansed themselves until no lie was found in their mouth.
