With Christ We Can Do Everything - Zac Poonen
Dubai Meetings February 2017 Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is that true Christian life requires understanding two key truths: without Christ, we can accomplish nothing of eternal value, and with Christ, we can accomplish everything God has planned for our lives. The speaker emphasizes that knowing God's ways and being filled with the Holy Spirit are crucial for this transformation, contrasting worldly achievements with eternal knowledge of God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Knowing God in the New CovenantUnlike people in the Old Testament, New Covenant believers have the great privilege of truly knowing God and His ways rather than living like spiritual infants.
Without Christ we can do nothingWe need the Holy Spirit so that our lives produce eternal fruit beyond the grave, rather than just earthly accomplishments that animals or unbelievers achieve.
With Christ we can do everythingIn contrast to human weakness, Philippians 4:13 teaches that with Christ's strength and the Holy Spirit we can accomplish every single thing God planned for our lives.Philippians 4:13
The example of MosesMoses had to learn that he was zero on his own before God could use him to perform amazing feats in delivering millions of people from slavery.
The command to be filled with the Holy SpiritEphesians 5:18 commands believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit so they can live by the same principles Jesus lived by, distinguishing daily life from outward ministry functions.Ephesians 5:18
The Holy Spirit as electricityJust like a light bulb has the capacity for light but stays dark without electricity, believers need the Holy Spirit to manifest the life of Christ instead of Adamic conflict.
Being changed into another personGod can transform timid or quarrelsome people into bold witnesses, just as the Spirit of the Lord came upon Saul in 1 Samuel 10 to change him into another man.1 Samuel 10:6
New Testament standards are possible with GodEven though the devil whispers that New Testament commands like speaking with grace, giving constant thanks, and rejoicing always are impossible, the Holy Spirit provides the power to fulfill them.Colossians 4:6
Raising godly children in a difficult ageGod commands parents to bring up children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord, and He provides the necessary resources and power to achieve it.Malachi 2:15
Restoring messed-up lives and homesGod can straighten out a broken situation or a difficult marriage if we stop making excuses and trust Him to work miracles instead of yielding to the devil.
Changing our attitude toward othersWhile we cannot force others to love us or change their behavior, God can perform a miracle in our own hearts to make us Christlike and loving toward anyone.
