CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Running The Christian Race To Win - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The message encourages believers not to become dropouts in the Christian life, using Paul's life as an example of a radical conversion that allowed him to finish the race despite past sins. It emphasizes that God overlooks past failures, allowing believers to start running seriously from the present moment to win the prize. Furthermore, the speaker cautions against complacency, drawing lessons from the Israelites' failures and reminding the audience that God will never test us beyond what we are able to bear.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How Paul finished his racePaul completed his race well, noting in Second Timothy that he fought a good fight, finished the course, and kept the faith.
God can still use those who wasted yearsDespite spending thirty years imprisoning and murdering Christians, Paul radically converted and finished his race, showing that God can overlook past wasted years if we start running today.
The example of the Israelites in First CorinthiansThe Israelites experienced spiritual blessings like baptism and spiritual food and drink, yet God was not pleased with them because they backslid.
Avoiding the sins of the pastThese historical events serve as an example so that we do not crave evil things, act immorally, tempt the Lord, or grumble as they did.
Take heed lest you fallThose who think they are secure must take heed to be careful so they do not fall away from running the race perfectly.
God never allows temptation beyond our abilityJust as a school teacher gives age-appropriate tests, God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able to bear.
Progressing through the standards of spiritual lifeGod tests us progressively as we grow from kindergarten into higher standards, just like children advancing in school.
Don't be a dropout in the Christian lifeJust as some children drop out of school early because they do not want to study, believers must ensure they do not drop out of the Christian life.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Running The Christian Race To Win - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/running-the-christian-race-to-win
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message encourages believers not to become dropouts in the Christian life, using Paul's life as an example of a radical conversion that allowed him to finish the race despite past sins. It emphasizes that God overlooks past failures, allowing believers to start running seriously from the present moment to win the prize. Furthermore, the speaker cautions against complacency, drawing lessons from the Israelites' failures and reminding the audience that God will never test us beyond what we are able to bear.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How Paul finished his racePaul completed his race well, noting in Second Timothy that he fought a good fight, finished the course, and kept the faith.
God can still use those who wasted yearsDespite spending thirty years imprisoning and murdering Christians, Paul radically converted and finished his race, showing that God can overlook past wasted years if we start running today.
The example of the Israelites in First CorinthiansThe Israelites experienced spiritual blessings like baptism and spiritual food and drink, yet God was not pleased with them because they backslid.
Avoiding the sins of the pastThese historical events serve as an example so that we do not crave evil things, act immorally, tempt the Lord, or grumble as they did.
Take heed lest you fallThose who think they are secure must take heed to be careful so they do not fall away from running the race perfectly.
God never allows temptation beyond our abilityJust as a school teacher gives age-appropriate tests, God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able to bear.
Progressing through the standards of spiritual lifeGod tests us progressively as we grow from kindergarten into higher standards, just like children advancing in school.
Don't be a dropout in the Christian lifeJust as some children drop out of school early because they do not want to study, believers must ensure they do not drop out of the Christian life.
