Discerning The Spirit Of Babylon | बेबीलोन की आत्मा को परखना | Zac Poonen | Hindi
Discerning The Spirit Of Babylon - Zac Poonen (Hindi) बेबीलोन की आत्मा को परखना - ज़ैक पूनेन Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The sermon discusses discerning the 'Spirit of Babylon' by contrasting it with the 'Bride of Christ' (the New Jerusalem). Babylon represents those who claim to be Christian but are not truly devoted to Christ, being worldly and spiritually unfaithful. True discipleship requires a deep commitment to Christ, rejecting the world's desires—such as lust, greed, and pride—and focusing instead on the knowledge that leads to eternal life.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Understanding the Biblical Symbol of BabylonThe Bible contrasts the harlot Babylon in Revelation with the bride, the New Jerusalem, representing true believers who follow the Lamb wherever He goes.
Spiritual Adultery with the Worldly SystemJames warns believers that spiritual adultery is friendship with the world's system, making oneself an enemy of God rather than His devoted bride.
Not Loving the World or Its DesiresJohn instructs believers at all spiritual stages not to love the world, because the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life are not from the Father.
The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil Versus the Tree of LifeFrom the tree in Eden to the contrast between Babylon and Jerusalem, a person must choose between dead intellectual knowledge and the life of God.
Moral Cleanliness Combined with PridePeople can maintain high moral standards and preach sound doctrine yet still end up in Babylon if their hearts are full of pride and intellectual self-sufficiency.
Choosing Life Over Mere Academic StudyStudying the Bible solely to gain facts or sermon material is eating from the tree of knowledge, whereas true disciples seek the life of Christ.
Cain and Abel: Minimum Effort Versus the BestCain brought a routine offering with a self-centered attitude, while Abel brought his absolute best to God in faith.
Jesus Cleansing the Temple from CommercialismJesus drove out those making a profit in the temple because God's work must be done with zero selfish gain.
Resisting the Temptation to Use Spiritual Gifts for SelfJust as Jesus refused to turn stones into bread for His own comfort in the wilderness, believers must never use God's gifts for personal advantage.
Lovers of Self and Pleasure in the Last DaysSecond Timothy warns of people in the last days who have a form of godliness but are lovers of self, money, and pleasure rather than lovers of God.
Valuing 100 Percent Spiritual HealthJust as people refuse to tolerate physical sickness and immediately seek healing, believers should desire 100 percent spiritual health and deal immediately with sin.
Exposing the Idolatry of MoneyJust as an unfaithful spouse thinks constantly of another, a heart consumed with making money above serving Christ is operating in the spirit of Babylon.
Everything From Him, Through Him, and To HimRomans concludes that everything of eternal value starts with God, is sustained by His power, and exists solely for His glory.
The Tower of Babel and Nebuchadnezzar's PrideHumanity's attempt to build a tower for their own fame and Nebuchadnezzar's pride both illustrate the self-glorifying nature of Babylon.
A Minister's Personal Crisis and RenewalAfter years of struggling with inward anger while serving full-time, the speaker reached the end of his own strength and was filled with the Holy Spirit.
The New Covenant Written on the HeartUnder the New Covenant described in Hebrews, God writes His laws on the believer's heart and mind, granting both the desire and power to obey.
Walking in Daily Death to Self and Body LifeTrue discipleship involves knowing God as Father, being cleansed by Christ's blood, dying to self daily, and living in fellowship as part of Christ's body.
