Give God The Best | Get Ready For Christ's Return | Zac Poonen
2020 Melbourne Conference Theme: Get Ready For Christ's Return Message Title: 1) Give God The Best - Zac Poonen Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that Christians must be prepared for Christ's return by understanding God's purpose for our lives: to be conformed to the likeness of Christ, not just to reach heaven. He warns that greed is a form of idolatry, citing Colossians 3, and warns that many Christians fail to repent of worshipping money or pleasure. True discipleship means centering Christ in one's life, reflecting God's selfless nature.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Recognizing God's Purpose in Unique TimesEven in difficult global situations, God remains in control and works everything together to conform His children to the likeness of Christ.
Looking Ahead to the Book of RevelationFuture events described in Revelation point to massive destruction during the last days, but wholehearted disciples have no place for fear.
God's Faithfulness and Our PartGod is faithful and provides a way to endure every trial, while our part is to actively flee from idolatry.1 Corinthians 10:13–14
Greed Equals IdolatryBeing greedy and coveting what God has not given is a form of idolatry, equivalent to bowing down before physical idols.
Babylon and the True JerusalemScripture contrasts the harlot Babylon with the New Jerusalem, the Bride of Christ who must make herself ready before the marriage of the Lamb.
Foundation and SuperstructureWhile salvation is a free gift founded on the righteousness of Christ alone, the bride's dress consists of her own practical righteous actions.Ephesians 2:8–9
A Faithful Bride During the AbsenceJust like an engaged woman waiting for her groom, a true believer maintains constant prayer and a passionate desire to be free from known sin.
The Destruction of BabylonBabylon will eventually be destroyed, and heaven rejoices because God's judgment has come upon the unfaithful harlot.
Living by Scripture AloneBelievers must reject man-made traditions and empty repetitions, aligning their lives strictly with the Word of God.
Two Streams from Cain and AbelThe two competing spiritual streams that end in Babylon and Jerusalem began in Genesis with the contrasting offerings of Cain and Abel.
Compromising Offerings in MalachiGod rebuked ancient Israel through Malachi for giving defective leftovers as sacrifices, treating Him worse than an earthly governor.
A Pure Offering Among the NationsGod prophesied a pure offering rising from east to west among all nations, representing a total commitment to put Him first.
Abel's Better SacrificeAbel offered a better sacrifice by faith, establishing the principle that God must always hold the first place in a believer's life.Hebrews 11:4
Ready for Christ's ReturnWhen Christ returns, believers will either have the confidence of a ready heart or shrink back in shame because they compromised.1 John 2:28
