Old Covenant Christian or New Covenant Christian ? - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker contrasts the 'Old Covenant' and 'New Covenant' understanding of Christianity, emphasizing that true Christian life involves possessing the full inheritance purchased by Christ. He stresses that the mark of the New Covenant is having a heart of genuine humility, viewing others as more important than oneself, which is a difficult but necessary step. The message concludes by urging listeners to stop seeking fulfillment in worldly things like profession, money, or fame, and instead to seek God wholeheartedly, trusting in His plan for their lives.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Old Covenant Christian or New Covenant Christian?The vast majority of born-again believers are actually old covenant Christians, missing out on the full inheritance that Jesus purchased on the cross.
Regard others as more importantA true mark of humility and New Covenant life is regarding others as more important than yourself, just as Jesus did.Philippians 2:3
Moving beyond an endless circle of defeatFor many years, the speaker lived in an endless cycle of sinning, repenting, and feeling discouraged, which falls far short of New Covenant Christianity.
A better covenant on better promisesJesus is the mediator of a better covenant enacted on better promises, raising the standard far above the external obedience seen under Moses.Hebrews 8:6
Laws written in the mind and heartThe New Covenant promise is that God puts His laws into our minds and writes them on our hearts, providing both the desire and ability to do His will.Hebrews 8:10
Praying with compassion and relying on the Holy SpiritTrue Christian ministry flows from a compassionate burden for others and recognizing our own lack, prompting us to ask the Father for the Holy Spirit.Luke 11:1
Saved from our sins, not just from hellWhile the Old Covenant offered forgiveness, the New Covenant announced in Matthew 1:21 means Jesus will save His people from their actual sins.Matthew 1:21
The Holy Spirit within instead of just uponIn the Old Covenant the Spirit came upon people externally, but in the New Covenant the Holy Spirit dwells within us, cleaning our inner life first.
Doing miracles versus knowing ChristMany can be used by God to cast out demons and prophesy, yet still be rejected because they never developed an intimate bride-groom relationship with Him.Matthew 7:22–23
Opening every room of your heart to the SpiritJust like a house with locked rooms, we must stop playing games, open every area of our lives to God, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Three wonderful New Covenant promisesGod promises to provide our earthly needs when we seek His kingdom first, never allow us to be tempted beyond our ability, and work all things for our good.Matthew 6:33
