Revelation On Christ And The Church - Zac Poonen
Bangalore Conference 2014: A NEW GENERATION OF SPIRIT FILLED WITNESSES
Summary
The central message emphasizes that true understanding of scripture, particularly regarding the Church, comes not from mere memorization or intellectual study, but from divine revelation given by the Father. The speaker stresses the difference between knowing something in the mind and receiving a revelation in the heart, citing passages like Matthew 16:18 and John 17:23 to support the necessity of the Holy Spirit's illumination. He advises believers to constantly ask God for revelation to avoid being deceived by superficial understanding.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the rock upon which Jesus builds His church?When Jesus spoke of building His church upon this rock in Matthew 16, He was referring to the revelation of Christ given by the Father to Peter, not Peter himself.Matthew 16:18
The difference between mental understanding and divine revelationKnowing spiritual truths in the mind is like looking at a photograph of food, but revelation is a direct light from God in the heart that fundamentally changes a person.Matthew 11:27
Paul's personal testimony versus universal doctrineGalatians 2 20 is Paul's personal testimony of a crucified life, not a blanket doctrine that automatically applies to every believer without personal transformation.
Ephesians and the spirit of wisdom and revelationPaul prayed that the Ephesians would receive a spirit of revelation rather than merely relying on old covenant meditation, because revelation produces humility rather than pride.
Jesus as a man tempted in all points like usBelievers need revelation to see that Jesus lived on earth as an ordinary man with a human will, facing every temptation and overcoming sin as our forerunner.
Living a life with zero regret before GodWith only one life to live, believers should stop seeking the empty praises of men and instead live entirely before God's face to finish with zero regret.
Moving beyond the outer court into the most holy placeJust as the tabernacle had inner compartments, believers can move past basic forgiveness and spiritual gifts into deep revelation behind the rent veil of Jesus's flesh.
The rent veil as the denial of Jesus's self-willThe flesh of Jesus refers to His human self-will, which He denied completely so He could always do the will of His Father.
Valuing the costly gift of a daily overcoming lifeJesus purchased a life of constant victory, joy, and freedom from anxiety on the cross, yet many believers treat this great salvation casually.
The practical fruit of being filled with the Holy SpiritBeing filled with the Spirit according to Ephesians 5 leads to a life of continual thanksgiving, mutual submission, and Spirit-led relationships within the home.
The New Covenant message of 'come and see'Unlike old covenant figures who hid their private lives, New Covenant believers and leaders should be able to invite others to examine their transformed homes and lifestyles.
Being a witness to the principalities and powersAccording to Ephesians 3, the wisdom of God is manifested through the church to demons who observe every private detail of our daily lives and finances.
Growing up before the Father in secretTrue godliness is rooted in living entirely before God's face, just as Jesus grew up like a tender plant before His Father.
The mystery of godliness in Christ's humanityThe secret of godliness found in 1 Timothy is anchored in the person of Jesus, who manifested righteousness in human flesh by denying His self-will.
