Walking in Newness of Life & Seeing Things From God’s Perspective — Dave B & Chetan — April 21, 2024
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The message centers on the believer's new life in Christ, drawing heavily from Romans 6. The speaker emphasizes that baptism symbolizes being buried with Christ's death and rising to walk in newness of life. Believers are called to yield their members to righteousness and holiness, recognizing that while they are free from sin's dominion, they must actively choose to serve God rather than sin. Ultimately, the message points to God's grace providing eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Overcoming by the blood and the testimonyWhen someone shares their testimony of salvation, we witness someone overcoming the devil through the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony.Revelation 12:11Romans 10:10
Water baptism and the baptism of the Holy GhostJohn the Baptist spoke of water baptism unto repentance, but he also pointed forward to a greater promise: being baptized with the Holy Ghost and with fire.Matthew 3:11
Walking in newness of lifeBeing buried with Christ in baptism means our old man is crucified so that sin no longer has dominion over us, and we are freed to serve righteousness.
Sin shall not have dominion over youBecause we are under grace rather than the law, we are commanded not to yield our bodies to unrighteousness, resting in the promise that sin will not master us.
The wages of sin versus the gift of GodThe sobering reality is that the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Seated together in heavenly placesBecause of His great mercy and love, God has made us alive with Christ and seated us in heavenly places, giving us the privilege of seeing things from His perspective.
Trusting God through brokenness and trialsJust as the Father was pleased to crush Jesus for our sake, the Lord allows us to go through breaking and trials to shape us into His image, not wasting a single moment.Isaiah 53:10
Looking at others the way God looks at themInstead of judging others wrongly by outward appearances, we must look at people through the eyes of God, who searches the heart as seen in the accounts of Cornelius, Ananias, and the thief on the cross.
Acceptable according to what a person hasGod looks at a repentant heart and accepts us based on a willing readiness, even when circumstances like those of the thief on the cross prevent outward restitution.2 Corinthians 8:12
Having the mind of ChristBy staying in tune with the Lord through the Holy Spirit, we gain the mind of Christ, recognizing that His thoughts and ways are higher than our own.1 Corinthians 2:16
