Hating Sin More Than Sickness - Zac Poonen - May 24, 2019

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http://rlcfchurch.org/hating-sin-more-than-sickness Sermon Series: The Real Full Gospel (Sermon #1) RLCF Family Discipleship Conference 2019 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

Summary

The speaker emphasizes that the true Full Gospel centers on Jesus saving people from sin, not just forgiving them. He contrasts legalistic adherence to doctrine with the reality of grace, using the story of the woman caught in adultery to illustrate that Jesus came to save, not to condemn. The Full Gospel comprises two parts: the past is forgiven ("I do not condemn you") and the future calls for perseverance ("don't sin again").

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What does the name Jesus mean?The very first promise in the New Testament is that He will save His people from their sins, not merely from hell or just provide a daily forgiveness.Matthew 1:21

The story of the woman caught in adulteryJesus did not condemn the woman in her past failure, but He told her not to sin again, which represents the two parts of the full gospel.

The persistent widow and the battle against sinBelievers are meant to be helpless like the widow who pestered the judge, crying out day and night to God for protection from their enemy.Luke 18:3–7

Hating sin more than sicknessChristians often take physical property and sickness more seriously than sin, failing to realize how the devil is gradually occupying their soul.

Can God be angry with believers?The writer of Hebrews warns holy brethren not to develop an evil heart of unbelief, using the Israelites who fell in the wilderness as a sobering example.

Material blessings do not equal God's approvalPhysical health and material prosperity are not proof that God is happy with a person, as many non-believers also experience these things.

Unbelief in the face of giantsJust as the Israelites believed the Canaanite giants were stronger than God, believers often treat the giants of sin in their lives as unbeatable.

A high priest who sympathizes with our weaknessJesus was tempted in all points like we are yet without sin, allowing believers to come to the throne of grace to receive mercy and timely help.

When to run away and when to resistWhile believers are commanded to flee from sexual immorality and youthful lusts, they must submit to God and resist the devil directly.1 Corinthians 6:182 Timothy 2:22

Praying with loud crying and tearsJesus offered up prayers with loud crying and tears during His earthly life to be saved from spiritual death, setting an example for overcoming sin.

Listening to the Holy Spirit like a GPSGod gives humans free will and speaks through the Holy Spirit just like a GPS giving directions, recalculating patiently when we make a wrong turn.

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