25th November 2018 - We are a letter of Christ written by the Spirit
25th November 2018 - We are a letter of Christ written by the Spirit - Ian Robson, Stephen and Danish
Summary
The central message is that believers are meant to be living letters written by the Spirit of the Living God, rather than merely being written with pen and ink. The speaker emphasizes that this divine purpose is for every individual, urging the church not to miss this calling and to live out this reality.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening worship and praiseThe congregation gathers to sing hymns of praise, celebrating God as the Creator, Deliverer, and Redeemer.
Praising the cleansing power of ChristThe songs focus on how the blood of the Lamb washes away sin and restores the soul.
Inviting God to dwell in humble heartsThe speaker reflects on how God reveals Himself through Jesus and invites those with repentant, lowly hearts to welcome His presence.
A prayer for receptive heartsThe speaker begins with a prayer asking God to open hearts and prepare the congregation to receive His word through the service.
God's letters through human livesJust as Jesus wrote letters to the seven churches in Revelation, He continues to write His message through the changed lives of people throughout history.
The necessity of being a servant of the SpiritTrue service to the New Covenant is not found in religious duties or church positions, but in being transformed by the Spirit so that we can bring life to others.
Do you have a revelation of the gospel?The speaker challenges those who claim to be born again to consider if they truly possess a personal revelation of what God has done through Jesus, rather than just accepting truths.
God reveals His Son in usUsing Paul's experience, the speaker explains that God's purpose is to reveal Christ within believers so they become a living gospel to the world.
Receiving your birthright through the Holy SpiritThe speaker urges believers to seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit as their spiritual birthright, which empowers them to truly be a letter of Christ.
The danger of falling from graceThe speaker warns that trying to be justified by the law rather than hearing by faith can lead believers to sever themselves from Christ and lose their first love.Galatians 5:4
The necessity of the revelation of the crossThe revelation of Jesus Christ and the cross must never be lost or become old to us; it should remain fresh in our hearts every moment.
Becoming a blessing through humilityUsing the life of Jacob as an example, the speaker shows that when we acknowledge our true selves as nothing before God, He transforms us into a blessing to others.
Our identity as God's workmanshipReflecting on Ephesians 2, the speaker notes that while we were once dead in sin, God's grace has made us alive and created us for good works.
Being a fragrance of ChristUsing 2 Corinthians, the speaker explains that we are called to manifest the sweet aroma of Christ's knowledge through our lives, even within small boundaries.
A prayer for surrender and transformationThe speaker concludes with a call to repent, return to the cross, and ask God to make us living letters of Christ written by His Spirit.
