The Testimony of the Life of Christ in Us - Ajay Chakravarthy - July 10, 2016
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker encourages the congregation to view testimony time as an expression of care for the body of Christ, drawing parallels to scripture passages like 1 Corinthians 12:25. He advises believers to overcome timidity and fear of man by relying on the Holy Spirit and sharing their testimonies boldly. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that giving testimony is a way to overcome the devil and that believers must pay close attention to both their lives and their teachings to ensure salvation.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Expressing care for the body of ChristTestimony time allows believers to express love and care for one another by sharing what the Lord is currently doing in their lives.
Overcoming timidity and the fear of manBelievers must examine their hearts to ensure that hesitation to share is not driven by timidity or the fear of man rather than living for God's opinion.
Overcoming the devil through the word of testimonyBelievers overcome the devil by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony, participating in the ultimate call to be overcomers.
The Lord's physical encouragement to PaulThe Lord physically stood by Paul in Acts to encourage him in his witness, showing that God truly values times of testimony and witness.Acts 23:11
Pay close attention to yourself and your teachingPaul tells Timothy to pay close attention to his life first and then his teaching, ensuring salvation for himself and those who listen.
The thief comes to steal the lifeWhile false doctrine exists, the devil primarily comes to steal, kill, and destroy the abundant life that Jesus came to give the believer.John 10:10
The Son does only what He sees the Father doingJesus did nothing on His own initiative, but instead watched the Father's life and performed works in the exact same manner.John 5:19
Hearing and judging only from the FatherJesus declared that He could do nothing on His own initiative unless He saw the Father do it or heard it from the Father first.
Called friends and made privy to the Father's workJesus calls believers friends rather than slaves, making known to them everything He has heard from His Father.
Mortifying the flesh through the foundation of loveWhile believers must put to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit, all obedience must be anchored in the foundation of God's love.Romans 8:13
Being overwhelmingly conquerors through His loveRather than letting difficult situations cause anxious thoughts, believers are overwhelmingly conquerors through Him who loved them.
Looking for the life behind the letter of ScriptureComparing different gospel accounts of Jesus' baptism shows that God's word operates both as a public testimony and a personal affirmation.Luke 3:32
