CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: God Is A Good Father: 1.Knowing The Father And Being Like Him - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message is that true Christian life requires shifting focus from self-centeredness to centering life around God the Father. Jesus' life was modeled on loving the Father, not just on loving humanity. Genuine repentance involves a 180-degree turn away from self-focus, leading to a life where one cares only what God thinks, not what people do. Knowing God as Father allows believers to cry out to Him naturally, as described by the spirit of adoption.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus died primarily for the FatherJesus went to the cross so that the world would know that he loved the Father and did what the Father commanded.John 14:31
Overcoming human self-centerednessMost believers remain self-centered, focusing only on how Jesus loved them, which prevents them from walking in the fullness of the Christian life.
What is true repentance?True repentance is a 180-degree turn away from a self-centered life to living completely for the glory of God.
The choice in the Garden of EdenThe choice between the trees in Eden was a choice between a self-centered life and a God-centered life, a choice every person must reject.
The difference of knowing God as FatherOnce you truly know God as your Father, it transforms your life and cures the insecurity that drives you to impress others.
The spirit of adoptionThe Holy Spirit gives believers the spirit of adoption, enabling them to cry out intimately to God as daddy, father.Romans 8:15
The meaning of AbbaUntranslated Greek and Hebrew words like Abba and hypocrite can obscure simple truths, but understanding 'daddy' brings profound personal intimacy.
A life-transforming revelationDiscovering that God loves us as He loves Jesus is a revolutionary revelation that completely changes a believer's perspective.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: God Is A Good Father: 1.Knowing The Father And Being Like Him - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/knowing-the-father-and-being-like-him
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is that true Christian life requires shifting focus from self-centeredness to centering life around God the Father. Jesus' life was modeled on loving the Father, not just on loving humanity. Genuine repentance involves a 180-degree turn away from self-focus, leading to a life where one cares only what God thinks, not what people do. Knowing God as Father allows believers to cry out to Him naturally, as described by the spirit of adoption.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus died primarily for the FatherJesus went to the cross so that the world would know that he loved the Father and did what the Father commanded.John 14:31
Overcoming human self-centerednessMost believers remain self-centered, focusing only on how Jesus loved them, which prevents them from walking in the fullness of the Christian life.
What is true repentance?True repentance is a 180-degree turn away from a self-centered life to living completely for the glory of God.
The choice in the Garden of EdenThe choice between the trees in Eden was a choice between a self-centered life and a God-centered life, a choice every person must reject.
The difference of knowing God as FatherOnce you truly know God as your Father, it transforms your life and cures the insecurity that drives you to impress others.
The spirit of adoptionThe Holy Spirit gives believers the spirit of adoption, enabling them to cry out intimately to God as daddy, father.Romans 8:15
The meaning of AbbaUntranslated Greek and Hebrew words like Abba and hypocrite can obscure simple truths, but understanding 'daddy' brings profound personal intimacy.
A life-transforming revelationDiscovering that God loves us as He loves Jesus is a revolutionary revelation that completely changes a believer's perspective.
