A LIFE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT: 9.The Double Hope That We Have - Zac Poonen (ROMANIAN)
A LIFE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT: 9.The Double Hope That We Have - Zac Poonen (ROMANIAN)
Summary
The sermon emphasizes living a life prepared for the New Heavens and New Earth, which requires the believer's heart to feel at home in holiness. It stresses the urgency of being found before Christ without sin, urging believers, especially the youth, to live visibly as disciples of Jesus. The message concludes by contrasting the religious understanding of God as a strict lawgiver with Jesus's revelation of God as a loving Father.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Living with the expectation of the new heavens and new earthBecause we anticipate a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness makes its home, we must strive to be found spotless and at peace before Christ.
The danger of hypocrisy and being a true witness to our childrenParents must live authentically so their children see following Jesus as a wonderful thing, avoiding the double life that breaks the family circle.
Receiving power through the Holy Spirit to be a witnessJesus promised the Holy Spirit so we would receive power not for selfish gains, but to be His witnesses by showing people what God is truly like.
As the Father sent Jesus, so Jesus sends usJust as the Father sent Jesus to reveal His loving heart rather than act like a harsh police officer, Jesus sends us into the world with that same spirit.
Refusing the Pharisaic spirit of condemnationInstead of picking up stones like the Pharisees to condemn a woman caught in adultery, Jesus forgave her and called her to holiness with the spirit of the New Covenant.
Predestined to be conformed to the image of ChristBiblical predestination does not mean being arbitrarily destined for heaven or hell, but rather being destined to become like Jesus Christ.
Being filled with the Holy Spirit beyond a clean heartJust cleaning a cup is not enough; a clean heart must be filled with the Holy Spirit, replacing the 613 external rules of the old covenant with an internal teacher.
The full gospel: forgiveness and no more sinThe complete gospel preached to the woman caught in adultery has two parts: "neither do I condemn you" and "go and sin no more."
Fleeing sexual immorality instead of fighting it in our own strengthLike Joseph fleeing Potiphar's wife, we must run away from sexual immorality because the internal pull of lust is far stronger than human strength alone.
The Holy Spirit fills our hearts with God's loveThe Holy Spirit assures us of God's immense love for us, making us sensitive to others who are as precious as the apple of God's eye.
Fitting together in marriage despite our rough edgesJust like puzzle pieces or two halves of an egg, husbands and women have different personalities and weaknesses that fit together perfectly when covered by grace.
Demonstrating God's wisdom through loving across our differencesGod leaves some things unclear so that believers who do not agree on every minor detail can still choose to love one another, astonishing the angelic realms.
Protecting our homes and churches through heart unityKeeping our hearts united in love rather than arguing over minor details prevents the devil from entering our homes, protecting our children and keeping our fellowship strong.
