Austin CFC WOF 2019 Santosh Poonen - 2: Loving the Truth So As to be Saved
Austin CFC Weekend of Fellowship 2019 Santosh Poonen Theme: Being Ready for Christ's Return Session 2: Loving the Truth So As to be Saved AustinCFC.com
Summary
The speaker warns that as the end times approach, deception will increase from both Satan and even God Himself. He emphasizes that those who fail to love the truth for salvation will fall for these deceptions. The core message is a call to maintain a deep reverence for God's Word, ensuring one remains committed to the truth rather than being swayed by comfortable falsehoods.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The Devil's Ramp-Up in These Last DaysAs the devil's time draws near, he knows Scripture thoroughly and ramps up his activity to attack wholehearted believers and their homes.
God Sending a Deluding InfluenceSecond Thessalonians 2 reveals a stern warning that God will send a deluding influence to those who do not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved.
Loving the Truth to Protect YourselfBelievers who genuinely love the truth and welcome correction from God will be safely protected from deception and deluding influences.
The Meaning of Jesus and Salvation from SinThe true Jesus saves His people from their sins, not just from the penalty of hell, but from actual sin in their daily lives.Matthew 1:21
What Is Sin according to the Bible?Sin is defined not by a low standard, but as lawlessness and anything that falls short of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
Sins of Omission: Knowing the Right Thing and Not Doing ItJames 4:17 teaches that to the one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.James 4:17
The Scriptural MirrorThe purpose of the Word of God is to act as a mirror showing believers their true condition and exposing areas lacking Christ-likeness.
Beholding the Glory of the Lord in the MirrorAs believers look intently into God's Word, the Holy Spirit transforms them from glory to glory into the very image of Jesus.2 Corinthians 3:18
How to Know the Truth: It Sets You FreeThe true test of a teaching is whether it gives you the power through Christ to be set free from actual sin in your life.
The Danger of Falling Away and Lowering StandardsMatthew 24 warns of a time when many will fall away and lawlessness will increase, causing people's love for the truth to grow cold.Matthew 24:10–12
Abiding in Him Without Shame at His ComingBelievers who meditate on the Word and purify themselves will have confidence and not shrink away in shame when Jesus returns.1 John 2:28
The Bride Making Herself ReadyChrist gave Himself for the church so He might present her holy and blameless, without spot or wrinkle, at the marriage supper of the Lamb.
