Zac Poonen - Jesus is our Example as an Overcomer

Zac PoonenMarch 15, 202139mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Jesus is our Example as an Overcomer Date: 03/14/2021 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 central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, who serves as the ultimate example of an overcomer. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus was tempted in every way we are, yet remained sinless, which gives believers the hope and ability to overcome their own weaknesses and temptations. This understanding of Christ's perfect example provides the foundation for living a godly life.

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Two life-changing truthsTwo major factors shaped the beginning of CFC in Bangalore: being filled with the Holy Spirit and realizing that Jesus Christ was one hundred percent man, without sin, but tempted exactly like us.

Jesus as our true exampleIf Jesus came as God with a heavenly advantage and could not actually sin as a man, He could never be an example for us to follow.

The secret of godlinessParaphrases like the Living Bible help unlock difficult verses, showing that the secret to a godly life lies in Christ coming to earth like us and keeping His spirit pure.1 Timothy 3:16

Turning to Jesus in the moment of temptationWhen tempted in various areas like discouragement or fear, believers can turn to Jesus, knowing He faced the exact same temptations and never sinned.

Drawing near for mercy and graceBecause Jesus never sinned, we are instructed to draw near to the throne of grace to receive mercy for our past and grace to help us when we are tempted.

Living under graceSin shall not have dominion over us when we are under grace, just as the grace of God was upon Jesus from His childhood.

Grace as God's power in weaknessGrace is not merely unmerited favor, but God's power and help that comes to us in our weakness to overcome the temptation to sin.Hebrews 2:9

Hard to explain to the uncommittedDeep truths about overcoming sin are hard to explain to believers who are dull of hearing and not truly serious about putting sin out of their lives.

Jesus had to learn obedienceAs a man, Jesus voluntarily submitted to earthly authority and learned obedience through suffering, even praying with loud cries and tears to be saved from spiritual death.

Overcoming the temptation to be offendedGrowing up with unbelieving family members and facing rejection, Jesus never got offended, showing believers that overcoming offenses is the kindergarten of the Christian life.

Ignoring those who take offenseWhen the Pharisees were offended by His words, Jesus instructed His disciples to ignore them, focusing instead on walking the path of perfection.Matthew 15:8–12

Letting patience have its perfect workAs believers endure daily trials and practice patience, love is perfected and they eventually lack in nothing.1 Corinthians 13:4–5

Learning patience in the homeGod uses everyday family responsibilities and interactions with children to teach parents patience and higher levels of self-control.

A wonderful example for our livesHaving the Holy Spirit reveal Jesus as a forerunner who went through every human struggle changes a believer's life and anchors them in victory.

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