THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE: 6.Freedom In Our Bodies - Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenJuly 21, 20161h 33mWatch on YouTube

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De waarheid zal u vrijmaken: 6.vrijheid in ons lichaam - Zac Poonen A series of sermons by Zac Poonen "THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE" with Dutch translation consists of Seven parts . To Watch Full Series Click this link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeUiCH7ooZ3ljPuTLwbVmtvdHZjk2xj6_ Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com

Summary

The sermon explores the concept of freedom in the body, drawing parallels between the Old Testament Tabernacle and the believer's body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that true worship in the New Covenant involves dedicating one's entire self—including eyes, senses, and body—to God, moving beyond mere lip service or material offerings. The speaker stresses that we must recognize our bodies as God's temple and dedicate them fully to Him.

Outline

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The three parts of manDrawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:23, the speaker explains that humans are made of spirit, soul, and body, and that God dwells specifically in our spirit.

The Tabernacle as a model for the human personThe speaker compares the structure of the Old Testament Tabernacle to the human person, where the outer court represents the visible body and the inner parts represent the soul and spirit.

Consecrating specific parts of the body to GodThe speaker calls for a practical surrender of the tongue, hands, and legs, dedicating them to God's service rather than sin.

Dedication of the body to the LordThe speaker shares how Jesus redeemed his thoughts and emotions, leading him to dedicate his entire physical body to God's service.

Finding strength in God despite physical weaknessUsing Psalm 71, the speaker describes relying on God's strength to overcome exhaustion and physical fatigue when performing His work.

The necessity of physical disciplineThe speaker warns that a lack of self-control over bodily desires can lead to sickness and disqualification from God's service.

Did Jesus bear our sickness on the cross?The speaker argues that when Jesus healed the sick, he was fulfilling prophecy rather than physically taking our diseases into his own body at the crucifixion.

Why does sickness exist if Jesus was sinless?Sickness is a result of the curse on the earth and the fallen nature of our physical bodies, not necessarily a direct consequence of personal sin.

God's sovereignty and the purpose of sufferingGod uses all circumstances, including sickness, to conform us to the image of Christ, as seen in the example of Paul's thorn in the flesh.

The danger of spiritual pridePaul experienced a thorn in the flesh because God wanted to prevent him from becoming proud due to his great revelations.

How God uses sickness to direct His workThe Holy Spirit stopped Paul from traveling to Asia, potentially using physical illness to keep him in Galatia to plant churches.

The truth about healing and the gift of healingUsing the story of the partially healed blind man, the speaker argues that we should not lie about being healed and notes that the gift of healing is given to only a few.

Recognizing false claims of healingThe speaker warns against being misled by internet videos that only show successful healings while ignoring the many who remain unwell.

Why some are born with infirmitiesThe speaker admits that human wisdom cannot fully grasp why God allows certain illnesses or why some people are born with disabilities.

Healing according to the Father's willUsing examples from John 5 and Acts 3, the speaker explains that Jesus did not heal everyone, but acted only according to what the Father directed.

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