Zac Poonen - Hold Fast To God's Hygienic Words

Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Hold Fast To God's Hygienic Words Date: 07-30-2017 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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The speaker addresses the common disappointment in answered prayer, clarifying that God answers every prayer, which can manifest as 'no,' 'wait,' or 'yes.' True reception of God's answers requires believers to maintain a heart free from condemnation, which is achieved through immediate and sincere forgiveness. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that living in the truth—which sets one free—and trusting in God's sovereign plan (Romans 8:28) is key to a life free from fear and bondage.

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Does God answer every prayer?God answers every prayer with red, yellow, or green lights, meaning no, wait, or yes, often delaying answers because we are not yet ready or need to settle things in our lives.

Clearing the blockages to answered prayerUnforgiveness hinders our prayers and breaks our confidence before God, which is why we must forgive others immediately rather than letting bitterness fester like an infected thorn.

Knowing the truth that sets you freeTrue biblical teaching sets believers free from bondage, condemnation, and fear of the enemy, whose power to harm us has been paralyzed by Christ on the cross.John 8:32

God controls the hearts of authoritiesIf we love God and are called according to His purpose, everything works for our good because God can direct the hearts of earthly authorities just like rivers of water.

Timothy's kindred spirit and wholeheartednessPaul treasured Timothy as a spiritual son because, unlike many believers who seek their own interests, Timothy genuinely sought the interests of Jesus Christ.

Retain the standard of hygienic wordsWe must hold tightly to the totally pure, hygienic standard of sound words given by God, ensuring we do not let valuable spiritual truths slip from our grasp.

Sin is easily transmitted while holiness is notJust as touching something unclean defiles a sterilized object, association with ungodliness spreads sin, whereas holiness must be received directly from God through the Holy Spirit.

Keeping a pure channel for God's lifeTo allow rivers of living water to flow freely, we must constantly ask God to erase past offenses from our memory and keep our minds clean from worldly compromise.

Standing firm despite being labeled a cultLike the Apostle Paul and early believers who were defamed and called a sect, those who preach total obedience to Scripture and clean consciences often face rejection by the world.

Cleansing ourselves to become vessels of honorWhile past sins are cleansed solely by the blood of Christ, believers must actively cleanse themselves from all defilement to be transformed from common pots into valuable golden vessels.2 Timothy 2:20–21

Purifying ourselves in light of Christ's returnEveryone who truly has the hope of seeing Jesus as He is will continually purify themselves, judging their daily selfishness and striving to become like Him.1 John 3:2–3

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Retain the standard of hygienic wordsWe must hold tightly to the totally pure, hygienic standard of sound words given by God, ensuring we do not let valuable spiritual truths slip from our grasp.

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