Accepted by God - Zac Poonen - August 15, 2009 (Audio Only)

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Part 3 in the Series 'An Indestructible Life' http://rlcf.church/conferences/indestructible-life RLCF Family Conference 2009 --- River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The speaker emphasizes that merely admiring Jesus is insufficient; one must actively partake in and follow His life. He critiques a common understanding of the gospel that only promises forgiveness for sin without addressing deeper issues like anger, lust, or the love of money. True gospel proclamation must focus on the resurrection—Jesus' conquest over death—which grants an indestructible life, not just temporary reprieve from sin.

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Partaking of Christ's indestructible lifeBelievers must not only admire Jesus but partake of His indestructible life by following Him closely.

The importance of the resurrectionThe crucifixion alone is useless without the resurrection, which demonstrates Christ's victory over death and sin.

Paul's passion to know ChristThe apostle Paul counted everything in the world as rubbish because his ultimate passion was to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection.Philippians 3:10

Persistent prayer for spiritual powerGod uses various illustrations in Scripture, such as the persistent widow, to teach believers to pray and seek spiritual power with relentless passion.

The fellowship of Christ's sufferingsEntering into the overcoming life involves sharing in Christ's death and allowing the cross to deal with the self-life.Philippians 3:10

Putting to death the deeds of the bodyWhile the Holy Spirit provides the power, believers must actively put to death the deeds of the flesh rather than remaining passive or relying on self-effort.Romans 8:13

Standing in the grace of GodBelievers must reject the lie that God is perpetually frowning at them and instead realize they are completely justified and accepted in the Beloved.Romans 5:2

Accepting how God made youBelievers must accept the way God formed them physically and circumstantially without complaint or comparison with others.

Taking full responsibility for sinTo receive complete forgiveness and deliverance, individuals must stop blaming others and take full responsibility for their corrupt nature.

God exalts over His children with joyGod rejoices over His people with singing and lovingly plans good things for their future, securing them against orphan-like insecurity.Zephaniah 3:17

Sin shall not be master over youUnder the reign of grace, sin loses its mastery over the believer, provided they appropriate this promise by active faith.Romans 6:14

Overcoming giants through faithDeliverance from persistent sin happens according to faith, viewing giants of temptation as small compared to almighty God.

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