CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Importance Jesus Gave to Faith - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The sermon emphasizes that unbelief is a sin, not merely a weakness, and that Jesus strongly rebuked His disciples for it. The speaker advises that true faith means trusting that God is in control of all circumstances and that no trial will exceed our ability, citing 1 Corinthians 10:13. Furthermore, the message stresses that believers must have faith not only in forgiveness but also in the complete defeat of Satan on the cross, and that God's promise to 'not remember' our sins should prevent us from dwelling on past failures.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How Jesus rebuked His disciples for unbeliefWhen the disciples could not cure the sick boy after Jesus came down from the mountain, Jesus strongly called them an unbelieving and perverted generation.Matthew 17:14
Authority given and expectations setJesus had already given the disciples authority to cast out spirits and heal diseases, so He expected them to exercise faith.Matthew 10:1
Unbelief is a sin, not just a weaknessWe often view unbelief as a mild weakness, but Jesus treats it as a serious sin, leaving no excuse for believers who have the Holy Spirit today.
Complaining as evidence of unbeliefComplaining about life situations contradicts God's promise that He controls everything and works all things together for our good.
Trusting God through trials and temptationsGod never allows us to be tested beyond our ability to bear it, and doubting this promise implies that God is a liar.1 Corinthians 10:13
The strong language of Jesus regarding unbeliefWhile we tend to think of Jesus as always gentle, He speaks very strongly and severely against any form of unbelief in clear scriptural promises.
Faith is about God's control, not just healingFaith is not primarily about physical healing, as seen with the apostle Paul who kept his sickness, but rather about trusting that all circumstances are under God's control.
Faith in the finished work of the crossBelievers are often sure that Christ died for their sins, but they must also have equal faith that Satan was definitively defeated on the cross.
Assurance of forgiveness through confessionWhen a believer confesses sin, God is faithful and righteous to forgive all sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.1 John 1:9
God chooses not to remember our sinsAlthough memories of past failures remain, God promises that He will not remember our sins or hold them against us anymore.
Rejecting condemnation over past failuresWe must never allow condemnation or unbelief from past failures to bother us once they are confessed, using the memory only to fuel greater devotion to the Lord.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Importance Jesus Gave to Faith - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/the-importance-jesus-gave-to-faith
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that unbelief is a sin, not merely a weakness, and that Jesus strongly rebuked His disciples for it. The speaker advises that true faith means trusting that God is in control of all circumstances and that no trial will exceed our ability, citing 1 Corinthians 10:13. Furthermore, the message stresses that believers must have faith not only in forgiveness but also in the complete defeat of Satan on the cross, and that God's promise to 'not remember' our sins should prevent us from dwelling on past failures.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How Jesus rebuked His disciples for unbeliefWhen the disciples could not cure the sick boy after Jesus came down from the mountain, Jesus strongly called them an unbelieving and perverted generation.Matthew 17:14
Authority given and expectations setJesus had already given the disciples authority to cast out spirits and heal diseases, so He expected them to exercise faith.Matthew 10:1
Unbelief is a sin, not just a weaknessWe often view unbelief as a mild weakness, but Jesus treats it as a serious sin, leaving no excuse for believers who have the Holy Spirit today.
Complaining as evidence of unbeliefComplaining about life situations contradicts God's promise that He controls everything and works all things together for our good.
Trusting God through trials and temptationsGod never allows us to be tested beyond our ability to bear it, and doubting this promise implies that God is a liar.1 Corinthians 10:13
The strong language of Jesus regarding unbeliefWhile we tend to think of Jesus as always gentle, He speaks very strongly and severely against any form of unbelief in clear scriptural promises.
Faith is about God's control, not just healingFaith is not primarily about physical healing, as seen with the apostle Paul who kept his sickness, but rather about trusting that all circumstances are under God's control.
Faith in the finished work of the crossBelievers are often sure that Christ died for their sins, but they must also have equal faith that Satan was definitively defeated on the cross.
Assurance of forgiveness through confessionWhen a believer confesses sin, God is faithful and righteous to forgive all sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.1 John 1:9
God chooses not to remember our sinsAlthough memories of past failures remain, God promises that He will not remember our sins or hold them against us anymore.
Rejecting condemnation over past failuresWe must never allow condemnation or unbelief from past failures to bother us once they are confessed, using the memory only to fuel greater devotion to the Lord.
