CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Taking God's Word Seriously About Freedom From Sin - Zac Poonen
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Summary
God's Word must be taken seriously and respected in every detail for a transformed and exciting Christian life. When we truly believe and obey what Scripture says about freedom from sin, we experience the liberation and joy that comes from walking in God's truth rather than living under sin's bondage.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The mark of a godly man is an exciting lifeThe speaker notes that a godly person's life is exciting, and if a Christian is bored, they are not yet living as a truly godly person.
Man shall not live on bread aloneQuoting Matthew 4:4, the speaker emphasizes that just as people seriously follow health laws regarding food, spiritual life requires living by every word that proceeds from God's mouth.Matthew 4:4
Two marks of radiant ChristiansReflecting on his early days, the speaker observed that radiant Christians share two common traits: they believe the Bible is God's word from cover to cover, and they are filled with the Holy Spirit.
Respecting God by reading His entire wordThe speaker asserts that a believer of more than four years who has not read the entire Bible from cover to cover demonstrates a lack of respect and love for God.
The illustration of the bride and the groom's letterComparing the Bible to a long letter from a faraway fiancé, the speaker questions whether a truly loving bride would only read parts of it, warning that many Christians only want God's benefits rather than loving Him.
Taking every single word seriouslyThe speaker reiterates that experiencing an exciting spiritual life depends entirely on respecting and taking every word of God as inspired scripture.
Reading the Bible through for the first timeRecalling his early journey of reading the entire Bible in about six months, the speaker shares how his understanding and life transformed as he developed respect for God's word.
Changing our attitude towards sinReading 2 Timothy 3:16, the speaker points out that the word "all" means every single part of scripture is inspired by God and changes how we view sin.2 Timothy 3:16
Seeking God for Himself rather than just benefitsThe speaker warns against viewing relationship with God merely as a means to comfort or answered prayers, drawing again on the illustration of whether a bride truly loves her fiancé if she abandons him in hard times.
The supreme profit of scriptureJust as people invest in a zero-risk business for maximum profit, all scripture is breathed by God and offers immense spiritual profit without failure.
Testifying to a changed lifeThe speaker concludes with his personal testimony that respecting all scripture has truly transformed his life, his family life, and the way he raised his children.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Taking God's Word Seriously About Freedom From Sin - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/taking-gods-word-seriously-about-freedom-from-sin
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
God's Word must be taken seriously and respected in every detail for a transformed and exciting Christian life. When we truly believe and obey what Scripture says about freedom from sin, we experience the liberation and joy that comes from walking in God's truth rather than living under sin's bondage.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The mark of a godly man is an exciting lifeThe speaker notes that a godly person's life is exciting, and if a Christian is bored, they are not yet living as a truly godly person.
Man shall not live on bread aloneQuoting Matthew 4:4, the speaker emphasizes that just as people seriously follow health laws regarding food, spiritual life requires living by every word that proceeds from God's mouth.Matthew 4:4
Two marks of radiant ChristiansReflecting on his early days, the speaker observed that radiant Christians share two common traits: they believe the Bible is God's word from cover to cover, and they are filled with the Holy Spirit.
Respecting God by reading His entire wordThe speaker asserts that a believer of more than four years who has not read the entire Bible from cover to cover demonstrates a lack of respect and love for God.
The illustration of the bride and the groom's letterComparing the Bible to a long letter from a faraway fiancé, the speaker questions whether a truly loving bride would only read parts of it, warning that many Christians only want God's benefits rather than loving Him.
Taking every single word seriouslyThe speaker reiterates that experiencing an exciting spiritual life depends entirely on respecting and taking every word of God as inspired scripture.
Reading the Bible through for the first timeRecalling his early journey of reading the entire Bible in about six months, the speaker shares how his understanding and life transformed as he developed respect for God's word.
Changing our attitude towards sinReading 2 Timothy 3:16, the speaker points out that the word "all" means every single part of scripture is inspired by God and changes how we view sin.2 Timothy 3:16
Seeking God for Himself rather than just benefitsThe speaker warns against viewing relationship with God merely as a means to comfort or answered prayers, drawing again on the illustration of whether a bride truly loves her fiancé if she abandons him in hard times.
The supreme profit of scriptureJust as people invest in a zero-risk business for maximum profit, all scripture is breathed by God and offers immense spiritual profit without failure.
Testifying to a changed lifeThe speaker concludes with his personal testimony that respecting all scripture has truly transformed his life, his family life, and the way he raised his children.
