Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 1: The Seriousness of Sin

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 1: The Seriousness of Sin Date: 08/13/2023 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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The speaker emphasizes that the greatest miracle God offers is deliverance from sin, contrasting this with the common focus on healing from all sicknesses. He argues that the New Covenant promises salvation *from* sin, not just forgiveness after the fall. The sermon uses examples from Genesis and Matthew to illustrate that sin, such as anger and lust, is a direct path to spiritual death, a warning the devil contradicts by suggesting these actions are harmless.

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What is the greatest miracle?The greatest miracle God can do is keeping us from committing sin, not physical healing.

Saved from sins, not just forgivenMatthew 1:21 states Jesus will save His people from their sins, which means stopping them from falling before it happens.

Self-centered ChristianityMost Christians care more about avoiding hell than avoiding sin, revealing a selfish life centered on self rather than Christ.

Lessons from Genesis and Adam's temptationAdam learned to live in God's presence, but when tested, the devil directly contradicted God's warning that disobedience leads to spiritual death.

The two voices regarding angerJesus warns that anger brings severe judgment, while the devil whispers that anger is normal and will not send you to hell.Matthew 5:22

The two voices regarding lustJesus warns that looking with lust leads to hell, while the devil claims you will surely not go to hell.

The limitation of Old Covenant forgivenessDavid experienced God pardoning all his iniquities, but continually falling into the same sin without victory reflects the old covenant experience.

Sin shall not rule over youRomans 6:14 marks the difference under grace: sin no longer has dominion over a person, bringing genuine freedom and overcoming power.Romans 6:14

The need for living examplesExhortations alone are not enough; believers need living examples like Jesus and faithful followers who demonstrate victory over sin.

Honesty as the first stepWalking in the light means being completely honest and refusing to make excuses for sin.

The Holy Spirit as the spirit of graceWhen filled with the Holy Spirit, His grace empowers believers by reminding them of Jesus' life during moments of temptation.

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