Christ In You The Hope Of Glory - Ian Robson
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Summary
The speaker urges the audience to move beyond mere religious tradition and focus instead on the core message of Christ being formed within the believer. Drawing heavily from Galatians, he warns against falling into legalism, comparing those who are not truly born again to slaves rather than sons. True discipleship means experiencing the life of the New Covenant, leading to an adoption as sons and daughters, allowing one to cry out 'Abba, Father.'
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Christ formed in youThe Apostle Paul experienced great labor pains for the Galatian believers, desiring that Christ would be truly formed in them rather than falling back into legalism.Galatians 4:19
From slaves to sons and heirsBelievers who remain spiritual children are no different from slaves, but God sent His Son so they could receive adoption as sons, heirs, and joint-heirs who call God Abba, Father.
Entering the deep things prepared by GodGod has prepared wonderful spiritual riches for those who love Him, which can only be revealed and experienced through the Holy Spirit as believers mature beyond childhood.1 Corinthians 2:9
Teaching children the true meaning of ChristmasParents and teachers should instill in children the truth that just as Jesus was born in Bethlehem, He can be formed in their hearts through repentance and surrender.
Humility like MaryJust as Mary humbled herself as a bondslave and received the power of the Most High, Christ is formed in believers only through deep humility, free from pride and selfish ambition.
Faith in God's wordUnlike Zacharias who doubted, Mary responded to the angel with faith and total surrender, showing how the new birth occurs when we believe God's word.
God's word as the divine seedThe word of God acts as God's living seed, which produces a transformed life that does not practice sin because the divine nature resides within.
The promised seed of the womanFrom Genesis onward, the promised seed was Christ, who came to destroy the works of the devil and crush the serpent's head.Galatians 3:16
Growing up into the fullness of ChristGod provides gifts in the church to equip the saints so they grow out of spiritual instability and attain the full measure and stature of Christ.
Christ in you, the hope of gloryThe great mystery hidden for ages is Christ living inside believers, which is the true hope of glory and the strength of the church.
Examine yourselvesBelievers are urged to test and examine themselves to ensure that Jesus Christ is truly in them and that they live by the power of God.2 Corinthians 13:5
