Preserving Our Families from Satan's Attacks -- Zac Poonen -- January 22, 2022
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/preserving-our-families-from-satans-attacks Global Online Meeting with Zac Poonen - January 22, 2022 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that Jesus Christ defeated Satan on the cross, rendering him powerless over believers who live under Christ's headship. The speaker emphasizes that while we are freed from the debt and power of sin, we must not live in the fear of death, as this fear is a form of slavery Satan exploits. Satan cannot attack a Christian or their family if they walk in the light and keep the door to darkness shut.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Satan's defeat on the crossJesus died not only to forgive our sins and crucify our old nature, but also to render the devil powerless so we no longer need to live in slavery to the fear of death.
Cancelling the debt of sin and disarming spiritual authoritiesOn the cross, Jesus cancelled our certificate of debt and disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities, making a public display of them so we can live without fear.Colossians 2:14–15
God's original plan in creation and the human conscienceGod created man and woman in His image to look up to Him, distinguishing humans from animals by giving them a sensitive conscience.
God first in marriage and the sacredness of sexAdam and Eve were created separately and both saw God first, establishing that God must come before marriage partners, and sexual union within marriage is sacred and divine rather than demonic.
Why God permitted temptation and the deception in EdenGod allowed temptation as spiritual resistance to build strength, but Eve was deceived first because Adam failed to take his place as the head of the home.
Being filled with the Holy Spirit to resist the devilWe cannot resist the devil through human cleverness; we must be filled with the Holy Spirit through thirst and faith.
God's design for husbands, wives, and prayer lifeHusbands must live with their wives in an understanding way, recognizing them as weaker vessels and fellow heirs, lest their prayers be hindered.
Stopping the blame game and finger-pointingJust as Adam and Eve pointed fingers at each other after sinning, couples today invite the devil into their homes by blaming one another instead of judging themselves.
How parents ruin their children through pride and lack of trainingSin in the home spreads from parents to children, as seen when Eve took credit for Cain rather than humbling herself before God, leading to tragedy.Genesis 4:1
The promise of training children in the right wayParents must diligently train their children from infancy rather than blaming outside factors when children go astray.Proverbs 22:6
The example of Eunice and imparting genuine faithEven with an unbelieving husband, a repentant mother like Eunice can raise a godly child like Timothy by instilling true faith through prayer.2 Timothy 1:5
Living like Noah's family in the last daysJust as in the days of Noah, believers must build godly homes at their own expense and stand as faithful witnesses until the return of Christ.Matthew 24:37
