Discipleship and Faith | Part-1 | Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that discipleship and faith are central themes of Jesus' teachings, warning against misunderstanding faith as merely experiencing miracles. He stresses the importance of reading and meditating on the whole Scripture, noting that while the Old Covenant was superseded by the higher standard of the Holy Spirit in the New Covenant, all Scripture remains God-breathed and profitable for teaching, correction, and reproof. True knowledge of God's love is evidenced by experiencing His discipline and correction when straying from the path.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why all Scripture is importantAll scripture from both Old and New Testaments is breathed by God and profitable for teaching, correction, and training in righteousness.2 Timothy 3:16–17
The difference between the Old and New CovenantsThe Old Covenant on Sinai was like kindergarten with a lower standard and has been abolished, replaced by the indwelling Holy Spirit of the New Covenant who changes us from the inside.
God disciplines those He lovesJust as earthly parents correct their children, God lovingly disciplines and rebukes His children through trials and His Word when they stray.Revelation 3:19
The guidance of the Holy SpiritUnder the New Covenant, our teacher is Jesus and the Holy Spirit speaks to our hearts to guide us back when we turn away from the right path.Isaiah 30:20–21
Christ became a curse for usJesus bore the curse on the tree so that the blessing of Abraham might come upon believers through the receiving of the Holy Spirit.Galatians 3:13–14
What is the blessing of Abraham?God's primary blessing is not money or fame, but transforming our character to make us completely like Jesus Christ.Genesis 12:2–3
Christ Himself is our righteousnessJustification is not merely wearing a garment of righteousness given by Christ, but Christ Himself becoming our righteousness.1 Corinthians 1:30
The effortless flow of the SpiritInstead of a struggle of constant human effort like pumping water from a well, the spirit-filled life flows effortlessly like rivers of living water.
The vine and the branchesFaith is illustrated by a branch abiding in the vine, recognizing that apart from Christ we can do nothing while His life produces the fruit.John 15:5
Doing what you canJust as Jesus defended the woman who anointed Him by saying she did what she could, believers should find comfort in doing what they can without comparing themselves to others.
The three conditions of discipleshipJesus outlines discipleship as loving Him supremely above family and self, daily taking up the cross to deny self-will, and letting go of all possessions.Luke 14:26–33
