Zac Poonen - A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (5) The Daily Cross
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The central message is that following Jesus requires a daily commitment to taking up one's own cross, which means denying self-will. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship is not merely believing in Christ's sacrifice but actively choosing to follow Him daily, mirroring Jesus' own life. This daily self-denial is presented as the key to a life free from sin and the grip of the devil.
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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: A Solid Grip On The Christian Life (5) The Daily Cross Date: 08-18-2019 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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The central message is the necessity of daily self-denial, echoing Jesus' command to take up the cross every day. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires constantly saying 'no' to one's own will and saying 'yes' to the Father's will, a process that must be lived out daily, not just once. This daily surrender is likened to the 'New and Living Way' inaugurated by Christ, which allows believers to enter God's presence.
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1h 2m
