Austin (TX) CFC Zac Poonen Conference 2017 – Part 5
Theme - Seeing Things from God’s Viewpoint. Part 5 of 5– The Church is A Witness to Satan June 24 & 25, 2017, Pflugerville, TX
Summary
The central message is about adopting God's viewpoint, which means viewing earthly concerns—like money or worldly praise—as small when one is united with Christ in heaven. This heavenly perspective allows believers to remain undisturbed by criticism and focus on their primary calling: being a witness for Christ. The speaker emphasizes that living as a witness involves relying on Scripture and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide one's life, making one a visible reminder of eternity.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Seeing everything on earth from God's viewpointWhen we realize we are raised up and seated with Christ in the heavenly places, earthly attractions and criticisms lose their power over us.
No weapon formed against you will prosperGod takes care of those who live by faith and trust His promises, as illustrated by a missionary facing pirates in China.Isaiah 54:17
Your main calling on earth is to be a witnessWhile working hard to earn a living, a believer's primary function is to shine as a light for Jesus Christ, just like a bush on fire in the wilderness.Acts 1:8
Having zero desire except to do God's willWhen your sole ambition in life is to fulfill God's will, you become immortal until your work is done and you have no fear of enemies or circumstances.
The threefold hedge around JobSatan revealed that God places a threefold hedge around a person's possessions, family, and physical body, which the enemy cannot cross without divine permission.
A thorn in the flesh to keep us humbleGod sometimes allows the devil to bring physical trials, such as Paul's thorn in the flesh, to prevent pride and keep us walking in grace.
God uses the devil to break human prideJust as Job was brought to repentance and humility through his suffering, God uses difficult trials to purify us and break self-righteousness.
Obeying God's Word instead of family or social pressureCompromising the clear teachings of Scripture to please family or fit into language-based groups results in spiritual defeat.
No distinctions in the new manIn the true Church of Jesus Christ, barriers of race, culture, and language are completely broken down so that Christ is everything.Colossians 3:10
Poured into a new wineskinThe Old Covenant operated like a closed club based on community and language, but the New Covenant life of Christ requires a genuine, inclusive church body.
