Kakinada Conference - 2015: Session - 1 - This World's Ruler is Satan - Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenJanuary 23, 20151h 37mWatch on YouTube

This is the Live Broadcasting of Kakinada Conference - 2015 from 23rd January 2015 to 25th January 2015 Theme: And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. (1Jn 2:17) Venue: House of Beatitudes Church, Panasa Padu, Kakinada -533005

Summary

The speaker discusses the dual meaning of 'the world' in the New Testament: it can refer to the people of the world, whom we must love even our enemies, or it can refer to the system controlled by the devil. He emphasizes that while God loves all people, we must resist the system of the world, which is characterized by the lust of the flesh, eyes, and sin. Ultimately, the focus should be on loving one another and living according to God's nature.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Opening of the sessionThe transcript begins with introductory musical elements and opening remarks for the conference.

The importance of reading the Bible dailyThe speaker states that the best book to read is the Bible and that reading it every day provides lifelong guidance.

Two ways the New Testament speaks about the worldThe speaker introduces the theme of the passing world and explains that John 3:16 refers to loving the people within the world.John 3:16

God's love for the worldWhile we naturally love our friends, God demonstrates His supreme love by laying down His life for us while we were still His enemies and sinners.

The progression of learning to loveLearning to love people in your own church is a foundational lesson; if you cannot pass this 'kindergarten' level, you cannot progress to the harder task of loving enemies.

Distinguishing between the people and the systemWe must love all people, but we are called to hate the 'world' as a system of lust and sin controlled by the devil.

Understanding the rulers of this worldThe struggle for believers is against spiritual forces and a world system controlled by the devil, who is described as a murderer and a liar.

How to know if you truly love GodTrue love for Jesus is proven by obeying His commandments and not loving the worldly system that seeks to deceive us.John 14:15

The danger of greed and the pursuit of wealthComparing the pursuit of money to dogs fighting over bones, the speaker warns that prioritizing wealth over God's nature is a deception of this world.

The devil's lie about moneyThe ruler of this world wants you to believe that money itself is the problem, but his true goal is to use the love of money to prevent you from loving God.

The root of all kinds of evilThe Bible teaches that the love of money is not just one sin, but the root of all sorts of evils, including murder and immorality.1 Timothy 6:10

Overcoming the influence of the worldWe can overcome the schemes of the devil by recognizing that God's presence in us is greater than the one in the world.

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