COIMBATORE CONFERENCE - Session 4 - 6.00 PM to 7.30 PM | Zac Poonen.
This is a live broadcast of the Coimbatore Conference (with Tamil Translation) - from Christian Fellowship Church, Coimbatore on 26th October 2013. Theme : Building Godly families and the Church
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that building godly families must ultimately lead to building a godly church. He uses the analogy of a three-story building, stating that just as any structure needs a strong foundation, the church needs one. The foundation, he explains, is rooted in the understanding that God loves us, specifically referencing the depth of God's love as demonstrated through Jesus.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How do we build a godly church?Building godly families leads to a godly church, which functions like a three-story building resting upon a solid foundation.
How much does God love us?Jesus prayed that the world would know the Father loves His disciples with the exact same boundless love He has for Jesus.John 17:23
Living free from fear like JesusKnowing the Father's love gave Jesus absolute security before Pilate, realizing human authorities only have the power permitted by heaven.
Standing alone for the truthJust as Jesus experienced crowds walking away when hard truths were spoken, true disciples must be willing to stand alone rather than compromise.
Walking uprightly and receiving every good thingWhen we walk uprightly without deceit, our heavenly Father who loves us will never withhold any single good thing from us.
Keeping your conscience clear with God and menTo build a godly life, you must keep your conscience entirely clean and deal with wrongs immediately, just like removing a thorn from your foot.
Paul's testimony of a blameless consciencePaul affirmed that he lived with a perfectly good conscience and prioritized this to ensure his place in the resurrection of the righteous.
Being quick to apologizeA clear conscience means being humble enough to quickly apologize to anyone you have wronged, whether a younger brother or a beggar.
Honoring all men under the new covenantWhile the old covenant commanded honoring the aged, the new covenant calls us to honor all human beings equally with genuine respect.
Building a godly home through mutual respectBuilding a godly home requires husbands and wives to respect each other's personal freedom and boundaries instead of exercising forceful control.
Mutual submission in the familyScripture teaches mutual submission among believers and family members out of reverence for Christ, honoring each person's God-given dignity.
Building a church that hell cannot prevail againstWhen individuals maintain a clear conscience and families practice mutual respect, God builds a strong local church that the gates of hell cannot shake.
Understanding God's love through the prodigal sonGod's love is demonstrated both in welcoming returning sinners and in allowing wayward individuals to suffer consequences so they will truly repent.
