Glorifying God By Believing His Promises | Zac Poonen | Tamil

Zac PoonenMay 7, 202053mWatch on YouTube

2013 Karaikudi Conference Theme: God Honours Those Who Honour Him தேவனை கனம்பண்ணுகிறவர்களை அவர் கனம் பண்ணுவார் Message Title: 9) Glorifying God By Believing His Promises - Zac Poonen தேவனுடைய வாக்குத்தத்தத்தை நம்பி அவரை மகிமைப்படுத்துதல் Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com

Summary

The central message is that the greatest work one can do for God is to believe in Jesus Christ, which is an act of faith. The speaker contrasts this with 'dead works' or human efforts to earn God's favor, emphasizing that true faith involves a complete commitment of one's life to God's calling, which is superior to mere sacrifice or religious duty. Believing in Christ is the way we honor God.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

What are the works of God?When people asked Jesus what they must do to accomplish the works of God, He answered simply that they must believe in the One whom God sent.

Head faith versus heart faithHead faith is mere intellectual agreement, whereas heart faith is a complete commitment of one's entire future and life to God, much like a bride giving herself to a groom at a wedding.

To obey is better than sacrificePeople often think sacrifices like early morning Bible reading or fasting will make God happy, but obedience to His word is far more important.

Saul's partial obedience and losing smallnessKing Saul disobeyed God by keeping the best plunder, excusing it as a sacrifice, and lost the kingdom because he had grown big in his own eyes instead of remaining little in his own sight.

Three vital Old Testament verses to rememberBelievers should always remember three key verses: those who honor God He will honor, to obey is better than sacrifice, and man looks at the outward appearance while God looks at the heart.1 Samuel 15:22

Abraham as an example of faith despite mistakesThe New Testament holds up Abraham as the prime example of faith, even though he made multiple mistakes throughout his life, offering great encouragement to believers today.

Abraham's early missteps with family and famineAbraham compromised by bringing his father and later Lot with him, and when a famine struck Canaan, he turned to Egypt in his own wisdom instead of trusting God.

Growing strong in faith and giving glory to GodAbraham did not waver in unbelief even when his body was as good as dead, growing strong in faith and giving glory to God by patiently believing His promise for a son.Romans 4:17–21

Believing God's promise over personal failureEven when facing repeated defeats in personal habits like controlling the tongue or anger, believers must hold fast to God's promise that sin will not rule over them.Romans 6:14

The unbelief of the Israelites in the wildernessDoubting God's ability to give victory over lifelong struggles mirrors the Israelites who looked at the giants in Canaan and angered God with their unbelief.

Learning from the disciples' empty netsJust like the disciples who fished all night and caught nothing until they obeyed Jesus' command to cast the net on the other side, believers must realize that without Jesus they can do nothing.

Trusting God for spiritual purity instead of worldly richesInstead of praying for earthly luxuries, believers should pray for daily provision, inner purity, and holiness, trusting God's word to work all things together for good.

Spreading faith rather than mere knowledgeThe true work of God is to pass on living faith in God's promises to others rather than just spreading intellectual knowledge, thereby honoring God completely.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

What are the works of God?When people asked Jesus what they must do to accomplish the works of God, He answered simply that they must believe in the One whom God sent.

To obey is better than sacrificePeople often think sacrifices like early morning Bible reading or fasting will make God happy, but obedience to His word is far more important.

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