CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Three Promises Of New Covenant - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that a key privilege of the New Covenant is the ability to hear God speak directly, which is more than just forgiveness of sins. He warns against assuming that heaven will be free of regret, arguing that a life not lived wholeheartedly for Christ will lead to eternal regret. True devotion stems not from the fear of regret, but from the immense love Christ showed by sacrificing everything for the speaker.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Do you hear God speak to you every day?A great privilege of the new covenant is hearing God speak directly, and missing out on this daily communion means missing out on what Christ purchased.
Will there be regret in heaven?The speaker believes that living a selfish life instead of serving Christ wholeheartedly will result in deep, eternal regret when facing Christ in heaven.
The only right motive for wholehearted livingWe must not live passionately for Christ merely to avoid future regret, which would be selfish, but solely because Christ loved us and gave everything for us.
Refusing to be ashamed of ChristBelievers should feel ashamed if they care more about what unconverted relatives or colleagues think than what Christ endured on the cross.
Why are we hesitant to stand for Christ?Hesitation in witnessing stems from wanting heaven while failing to be filled with and eager for the Holy Spirit.
A continuous experience of the SpiritUnlike a once-for-all theology that leaves many living in defeat, the fullness of the Holy Spirit is meant to be a continuous, daily reality.
The condition of profound thirstThe only condition to be filled with the Holy Spirit is to possess an all-consuming thirst for God, comparable to a dying traveler in a dry desert.John 7:37
Your birthright of Christ's daily presenceExperiencing the daily presence of Christ through the Holy Spirit is every believer's birthright, intended to keep them free of regret at the judgment seat.
Living for the Master's approvalThe sole ambition of the believer should be to hear Jesus say well done, good and faithful servant on the final day.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Three Promises Of New Covenant - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/the-three-promises-of-the-new-covenant
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that a key privilege of the New Covenant is the ability to hear God speak directly, which is more than just forgiveness of sins. He warns against assuming that heaven will be free of regret, arguing that a life not lived wholeheartedly for Christ will lead to eternal regret. True devotion stems not from the fear of regret, but from the immense love Christ showed by sacrificing everything for the speaker.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Do you hear God speak to you every day?A great privilege of the new covenant is hearing God speak directly, and missing out on this daily communion means missing out on what Christ purchased.
Will there be regret in heaven?The speaker believes that living a selfish life instead of serving Christ wholeheartedly will result in deep, eternal regret when facing Christ in heaven.
The only right motive for wholehearted livingWe must not live passionately for Christ merely to avoid future regret, which would be selfish, but solely because Christ loved us and gave everything for us.
Refusing to be ashamed of ChristBelievers should feel ashamed if they care more about what unconverted relatives or colleagues think than what Christ endured on the cross.
Why are we hesitant to stand for Christ?Hesitation in witnessing stems from wanting heaven while failing to be filled with and eager for the Holy Spirit.
A continuous experience of the SpiritUnlike a once-for-all theology that leaves many living in defeat, the fullness of the Holy Spirit is meant to be a continuous, daily reality.
The condition of profound thirstThe only condition to be filled with the Holy Spirit is to possess an all-consuming thirst for God, comparable to a dying traveler in a dry desert.John 7:37
Your birthright of Christ's daily presenceExperiencing the daily presence of Christ through the Holy Spirit is every believer's birthright, intended to keep them free of regret at the judgment seat.
Living for the Master's approvalThe sole ambition of the believer should be to hear Jesus say well done, good and faithful servant on the final day.
