3. Zac Poonen - General Q&A

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: General Q&A Date: 05-20-2017 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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The speaker discusses the importance of discerning God's will, drawing parallels to Jesus's ability to discern truth in the Gospels. He advises that when seeking a spouse, the primary focus must be on the person's genuine, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, not on worldly attributes like wealth or looks. Furthermore, he emphasizes that marriage requires keeping Christ central, and that prayer is essential for discerning God's peace regarding major life decisions.

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What should I look for when looking for a spouse?The primary requirement for a spouse is a genuine personal relationship with Jesus Christ, keeping Christ as number one in the middle of the marriage rather than making each other number one.

How long should we date before engagement?There is no fixed biblical period for dating, but believers should avoid raising false hopes, protect their testimony, and stay clear of the appearance of evil.

Wedding expenses and getting into debtCouples should get married as soon as possible after engagement and avoid getting into debt or wasting money on grand wedding feasts to seek honor from men.

How old should you be to get married?You must be mature enough and first be able to establish a business or earn enough to support a family before getting married.

How did you conduct family worship with your children?Instead of rigid rituals or forcing early morning prayer that could make children rebellious, Christianity was lived out naturally as an enjoyable daily life with relaxed evening Scripture reading.

How careful should we be about children's friendships?Children can mingle and play with non-Christian neighbors to learn practical life lessons, but parents must protect them from harmful influences like inappropriate television.

How to make sure Bible study leads to lifeInstead of stopping at memorizing verses like the tree of knowledge, believers must take God's commands seriously, stop at red lights in Scripture, and obey them through the power of the Holy Spirit.Ephesians 4:31

Practical love and respect in marriageHusbands must assure their wives of their love through actions, while wives must show respect to their husbands, preserving each other's dignity.Ephesians 5:33

Feeling angry after forgiving someoneFeeling tempted with anger or remembering past wrongs is not sin; sin only occurs when you yield to it, just as Jesus was tempted without sinning.

How do you know if you have the gift of tongues?Tongues is a genuine gift given by God as He chooses, and believers should not imitate or coach others into speaking in counterfeit tongues.

What will be judged at the judgment seat of Christ?Unconfessed sins, unsettled matters with others, and an unforgiving heart will be brought to light, making it vital to forgive and clear records on earth.

Submitting to an uncooperative spouseA wife should submit to her non-christian husband in all earthly matters, but never in spiritual matters that violate God's Word.

Balancing family needs with fellowship and ministryThe Lord must be first, family second, and church ministry third, ensuring that a husband does not neglect his immediate family under the guise of spirituality.

Giving money to needy parents against a spouse's wishesBelievers have a biblical obligation to honor and financially support their aging parents, even if a spouse objects.

What is your favorite thing to do?Poonen's favorite thing to do is have fellowship with his wife, children, and God's people while having fun, viewing Christianity as an extremely enjoyable faith.

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