13th February 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | A Reverential Fear Of God - Zac Poonen
13th February 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | A Reverential Fear Of God - Zac Poonen
Summary
The message emphasizes that the fear of God is the foundation of all wisdom, drawing from Psalm 8:3-4. The speaker warns that living according to one's lusts is a sign of ignorance regarding God, citing 1 Peter 1:14. True Christians, having been called by the Holy One, must strive to be holy in all behavior because God is holy.
Outline
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Opening praise and worshipThe congregation enters into worship through singing songs that celebrate God's grace, his role as creator, redeemer, and provider.
Praising God for His faithfulnessThe worship continues with a focus on praising God for his enduring faithfulness and the depth of his love.
Call to prayer and scripture readingThe speaker invites the congregation to draw near to God in prayer and introduces the week's memory verses from Proverbs and Psalms.
The foundation of wisdom is the fear of GodReflecting on Psalm 8, the speaker establishes that understanding God's love and promises begins with a foundational reverence for Him.
Living according to lusts is a sign of ignoranceUsing 1 Peter 1, the speaker argues that those who conform to their former lusts do not truly know God.
The danger of a one-sided view of God's loveThe speaker warns that focusing only on God's unconditional love without reverence leads to a 'no covenant' lifestyle and spiritual deception.Hebrews 12:25–29
Worship must be offered in the beauty of holinessWhile musical skill has improved, true worship requires coming to God in 'holy dress,' meaning a life of holiness rather than just outward praise.
The danger of a false, casual view of GodMany Christians worship a god of their own imagination who lacks responsibility and reverence, failing to understand the true nature of God's covenant.
Developing a reverent fear of hurting GodTrue intimacy with God involves moving away from the fear of being punished and toward a holy fear of grieving Him through sin.
The danger of selfish motives for holinessTrue holiness is not about avoiding sin out of fear of being caught or to maintain a reputation, but about a sincere motive to please God.
The reality of the judgment seatBecause we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ to be rewarded for our deeds, we should live with a solemn awareness of God's accountability.2 Corinthians 5:11
Identifying the true grace of God through 1 PeterBy examining the instructions in 1 Peter, we can distinguish true grace—which leads to holy living and reverence—from a false grace that permits immorality.
The danger of false freedomTolerating sin under the guise of freedom is a trap that leads away from the new covenant and into spiritual danger.
Learning from the Apostle John's reverenceEven a seasoned believer like John could make mistakes, but his deep awe of God set him apart from those who are too casual with Jesus.
The true purpose of the New CovenantJesus came to deliver us from sin and the world system so that we might be made Christ-like, not to escape all accountability.
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