Global Online Meeting Q&A -- Zac Poonen -- August 7, 2021
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Summary
The speaker addresses feelings of discouragement and guilt, emphasizing that while acknowledging sin is necessary, condemnation is wrong because of Christ's sacrifice. He advises believers to focus on God's forgiveness (Hebrews 8:12) and actively seek the Holy Spirit's power to fight sin. Furthermore, he clarifies that true repentance is a change of attitude toward sin, not just a temporary stop to falling, and encourages believers to trust that God has their best interests at heart.
Description
00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:07 Answers about finding God's Will (cfcindia.com/books/finding-gods-will). 00:00:55 How do I overcome discouragement and suicidal thoughts? 00:05:31 How can I have hope when I am constantly defeated by sin, especially in the light of Hebrews 6:5-8? 00:10:16 How do I judge myself and yet keep my eyes fixed on Jesus? 00:13:17 How do I ensure that in my zeal for holiness I'm not becoming legalistic? 00:16:41 Can you speak on generational curses and affinity for certain sins that some people may have? 00:23:52 What should I do if I don't feel the presence of Jesus even though I believe I am born again? 00:27:44 What does it mean to actually look forward to Christ's return? 00:32:12 How can I truly pray in faith for earthly situations that God has not necessarily promised? 00:36:21 How do practically listen more than speak in our prayer time? 00:45:32 Information about RLCF Q&A videos (rlcf.us/qavids), CFC Answers (cfcanswers.com) and the CFC India Q&A site (cfcindia.com/qa). 00:46:34 Should I not take part in the Lord's table if I am still defeated in some sin? 00:49:41 Is it okay to take anti-depressants or sleeping pills to help calm myself? 00:52:17 Is it okay to see therapists or counselors for help certain situations? 00:54:37 Does God see our earthly jobs also as service to Him, and if so, is there anything wrong with wanting to grow in our jobs/business without losing our focus on eternity? 01:04:25 How do I make godly decision for my family when my spouse is an unbeliever or is half-hearted? 01:11:39 Is it possible for God to fulfill His perfect plan in my life even if my spouse is an unbeliever? 01:16:15 Answers on eternal security (cfcindia.com/article/eternal-security), finding God's Will (cfcindia.com/books/finding-gods-will), premarital questions (cfcindia.com/books/sex-love-marriage) and issues pertaining to young women (cfcindia.com/books/a-girls-viewpoint). 01:16:45 How can I make restitution for sins in my unconverted single days without it affecting my spouse now that I am married? 01:19:30 Is it okay to seek for a legal separation or divorce when the situation is extreme, especially for the sake of the children? 01:22:52 What is the appropriate way for a married couple to draw boundaries with regard to their parents and parents-in-law? 01:33:25 What have you found to be the most effective form of evangelism? 01:41:17 How involved should we be in activism on social, racial, and political issues? 01:50:28 Information about RLCF Q&A videos (rlcf.us/qavids), CFC Answers (cfcanswers.com) and the CFC India Q&A site (cfcindia.com/qa). 01:51:13 How can I pray for brother Zac and sister Annie? --- http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/gomqa-210807 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
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