Living As Jesus Lived: 6.Fulfilling God's Will In Our Lives - Zac Poonen (Romanian)
With Romanian Translation
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that Jesus came not only to die for our sins but also to show us how to live every day of our lives. It draws heavily from 1 Timothy 3:15, stating that the church is the pillar and support of God, and that the 'mystery of godliness' is the secret to living a godly life. The speaker stresses that living this life requires understanding the depth of the sacrifice of Christ, which is far more valuable than any earthly possession, and that true forgiveness is a gift found in the New Testament.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus came to show us how to liveMan was created in the likeness of God, and after thousands of years where no one could do it, God sent His Son not just to die for our sins, but to show us how to live every single day.
The mystery of godliness in 1 TimothyFirst Timothy chapter 3 verse 15 describes the church as the pillar and support of the truth, pointing to the great mystery of godliness which is the secret of how to live a godly life.
Walking in the flesh as Jesus didLiving a godly life is not easy, but Jesus came in the flesh and was righteous in spirit, setting the secret for how a man in the flesh can keep his spirit pure.
Taking sin lightly with cheap graceMost Christians do not take sin seriously, treating the blood of Jesus like cheap tap water that they can wash their hands in over and over without changing.
Comparing Old Testament forgiveness to New Testament salvationIn the Old Testament, God forgave sins and provided blessings as seen in Psalm 103, but Jesus came in the New Testament to save people from their sins, not just forgive them after the fact.
Recovering lost truths throughout church historyThroughout church history, the devil buried many truths like being born again and justification by faith, which God has slowly uncovered through leaders like Martin Luther, John Wesley, and others.
What works did Jesus do?Jesus said in John 14:12 that those who believe in Him will do the works He did, which refers not just to His three and a half years of ministry, but to His entire 33-year life.
Coming down from heaven to do the Father's willJohn 6:38 explains that Jesus came down from heaven not to do His own will, but to do the will of the Father who sent Him, which describes everything He did.
God gives supernatural gifts to fulfill His willThough naturally timid and lacking speaking ability, God gave the speaker a supernatural gift to preach according to people's needs, proving that God supplies power only when we are in His plan.
Discovering God's specific plan for your lifeJust as every part of the human body has a specific function, God has a specific job for you to fulfill within the body of Christ, which requires wholehearted searching.
Only those who do God's will remain foreverFirst John 2:17 states that the world passes away, but whoever does the will of God abides forever, just like Noah was the only one who remained when everything else was destroyed.
An abundant entrance into the eternal kingdomSecond Peter 1:11 speaks of receiving an abundant entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, which depends on how we live and serve Him on this earth.
The rich young ruler and personal sacrificeThe rich young ruler walked away from Jesus because he had too many possessions, unlike the apostles who left everything to follow Him, leaving a warning about making earthly wealth more important than God.
Laying down personal ambitions for GodAt age 19, the speaker gave up a promising military career and all personal ambitions when Jesus called him, throwing away worldly pursuits to find true life in Christ.
Being available to God in prayerGod does not ask for high capability, but for your availability, inviting everyone to come to Him in prayer, confess their weakness, and offer their whole heart for His service.
