Coimbatore Conference - 2015: Session - 4 - Zac Poonen
This is the Live Broadcasting of Coimbatore Conference - 2015 on 11th & 12th April, 2015
Summary
The message emphasizes that a Christian's life must be the opposite of the world's sin, as described in Romans 3:10-18. A core teaching point is that God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance, meaning unconfessed sin will prevent God from hearing prayer. Furthermore, unanswered prayer can stem from either unconfessed sin or a lack of faith in God's ability to answer.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How should a Christian live in an evil world?Just as Job feared God and was blameless, believers should look at Romans 3 and resolve to be the exact opposite of the evil described there.
God looks at the inside of the cupGod does not see as man sees because He looks at the heart rather than the outward appearance, much like we care more about the inside of a drinking cup being clean.1 Samuel 16:7
Why are many prayers not answered?God does not listen to prayers when there is unconfessed known sin in our lives or when we do not believe He will answer.
Moving mountains through faith and forgivenessJesus used the withered fig tree to teach about having faith in God to remove obstacles, but emphasizes that we must also forgive anyone we hold anything against.
How God discovers if we fear HimGod finds out whether we fear Him through the hidden areas of our private lives that other people cannot see, such as our thought life and money matters.
Do not judge before the right timeThe Bible instructs us not to pass judgment on others now because we can only see a fraction of their lives, but the Lord will bring hidden things to light when He returns.
Letting God's scanning machine examine your lifeBelievers must let the Holy Spirit scan their hearts to see if they are merely trying to impress people outwardly or truly seeking to please God in private like Jesus did.
Dealing immediately with secret sinWhen we yield to a bad thought or sinful attitude in private, we must immediately repent and confess it to God so we can maintain purity on the inside.
God boasting about His servants to SatanThe ultimate goal should not be public recognition or fame, but that God can look at our private lives and boast about us to Satan just as He did with Job.
Humble yourself and make Satan afraid of youBy choosing to take the blame, keep quiet when insulted, and fear God through total humility, you can turn the tables so that Satan becomes afraid of you.
Responding to the message of the Holy SpiritBelievers are challenged to believe the message of coming judgment, receive their spiritual scan report, and wipe their slates clean before the Lord tonight.
