Proclaiming the Full Purpose Of God - Bangalore Conference 2012
Summary
The central message is that understanding the full purpose of God requires accepting all facets of truth, much like the seven colors of a rainbow must combine to make white. This principle applies to the church, where believers must accept doctrines and people who are different from themselves to reflect the complete glory of God. Ultimately, humility is presented as the necessary thread that allows one to accept all these diverse elements.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The seven colors of the rainbow and God's truthJust as white light is made by combining seven very different colors, the full purpose of God is composed of many diverse and sometimes contrasting biblical truths.
The thread of humilityThe single thread running through all Christian doctrine and fellowship is humility, which allows believers to accept every facet of God's truth and diverse people.
Proclaiming the whole purpose of GodGod raised up CFC not to repeat what others were already doing, but to emphasize the neglected colors and fill up the missing segments of the truth.Psalm 103:7
Understanding God's ways like MosesWhile the Israelites only saw God's outward actions, Moses understood His inner ways because of his profound humility and deep love for God's people.Psalm 103:7
Humility as the key to divine revelationGod reveals His inner thoughts and plans not to the clever or intelligent, but to those who come like little children with a humble and open mind.Numbers 12:3
Moving from secondhand truth to firsthand revelationAccepting truth lazily as secondhand knowledge from a teacher will never change a life; believers must search the scriptures diligently before God for themselves.
Taking every commandment seriouslyThere are no small commandments when given by a great God, and ignoring minor aspects of His word leads to spiritual blindness.
The hidden history of the underground churchThroughout centuries, God's true witness has rarely been found in grand cathedrals or palaces, but among humble, despised groups outside the religious establishment.
Why movements decline over generationsMovements started by godly founders often die out because the next generation knows only the doctrines rather than knowing God intimately.
Building the church with a humble and contrite spiritGod looks with favor and uses only those who are humble, broken, and tremble at His word to build His true spiritual house.
The danger of seniority and second-level prideSenior co-workers often become a stumbling block when they feel threatened by younger, anointed leaders instead of walking in humility.
Breaking down cultural and linguistic prejudicesTrue love in the church means refusing to show partiality based on language, social status, or race, and fellowshipping with all of God's people.
The true meaning of eternal lifeEternal life is a divine gift that comes through the Holy Spirit, defined as personally knowing the Father and Jesus Christ.
A call to return to the heart of GodBelievers who have become caught up in religious activity and knowledge must return to passionately seek God and experience the true joy of His presence.
