Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 12:Diversity, Gifts and Unity in the Body Of Christ

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 12:Diversity, Gifts and Unity in the Body Of Christ Date: 11/19/2023 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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In the New Covenant, Christ builds a unified body of believers that transcends social, cultural, racial, and economic distinctions—unlike the Old Covenant congregation which was homogeneous. True church unity is demonstrated through genuine love and connection among diverse members, not merely by gathering together; those who only fellowship with people of their own type hinder the building of Christ's body.

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A quick review of the New Covenant's foundational truthsThe speaker recaps the previous eleven points of the New Covenant, ranging from seeing the seriousness of sin to worshiping in spirit and truth.

The difference between a congregation and a bodyUnlike an old covenant congregation where people sit together without true connection, Christ builds a living body where members are deeply connected in love.

No distinctions of race, culture, or social statusReading from Colossians, the speaker highlights that in the New Covenant there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, barbarian, scythian, slave, or freeman.

Experiencing radical diversity in fellowshipDrawing from his experience in India, the speaker illustrates how God brings people of vastly different economic and social levels together into true unity.

What is the minimum size and true nature of a church?The speaker explains that a true church is formed where the Holy Spirit gathers two or three people together in the Name of Christ, not just a crowd of people meeting out of habit.Matthew 18:20

The birth of a church and having a spiritual burdenA true church is born out of a spiritual burden like a baby in the womb, contrasting with organizations run for a paid salary.

Equipping gifts given by ChristChrist gives apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers as gifts—not titles—to equip the saints for the work of building the body.Ephesians 4:11–12

The importance of joints and fellowship in the bodyJust like physical joints allow an arm to bend through mutual yielding, fellowship between believers is essential for the body to function and accomplish God's work.

The church as the bride of ChristRevelation describes the church as the bride of Jesus Christ, representing an intimate spiritual relationship comparable to a husband and wife.

Growing to know what Jesus would doJust as a spouse who has lived with their partner for years knows how they will respond, believers walking closely with the Lord grow to know what Jesus would do in any situation.

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Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 12:Diversity, Gifts and Unity in the Body Of Christ

Zac Poonen · November 20, 2023 · 26m

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

The birth of a church and having a spiritual burdenA true church is born out of a spiritual burden like a baby in the womb, contrasting with organizations run for a paid salary.

Equipping gifts given by ChristChrist gives apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers as gifts—not titles—to equip the saints for the work of building the body.Ephesians 4:11–12

The church as the bride of ChristRevelation describes the church as the bride of Jesus Christ, representing an intimate spiritual relationship comparable to a husband and wife.

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