Global Online Meeting Q&A -- Zac Poonen -- April 10, 2021

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This Q&A session is from the monthly Global Online Meetings with Zac Poonen. To be informed about these events, please write to: info@rlcf.church --- Questions: Q1. (0:00:16) How can we practically seek for and receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Q2. (0:09:11) What is the difference between accusing others and calling out false teachers? Q3. (0:13:13) What does true spiritual warfare look like? Q4. (0:19:14) How can we be assured of our salvation and what is the true mark of progress in a believer's life? Q5. (0:22:52) How do we know in a specific trial whether God is trying to break us through it, or whether it is oppression that we should resist? Q6. (0:27:46) In our battle against sin, what part of us is already put to death, and what do we need to die to continually? Q7. (0:37:32) How do we forgive people who are unrepentant, when God Himself does not forgive those who do not repent? Q8. (0:43:22) How do we deal with the memory of our own past sins and the sins of others against us? Also, how do we make restitution for the past when it isn't practically possible to do so? Q9. (0:50:07) How do we identify whether our conscience is insensitive or over-sensitive? Also, can you explain what Hebrews 10:26 means regarding continual willful sinning? Q10. (0:59:42) How can we lead our children who are growing up in godly homes into true life in Christ rather than simply having knowledge and looking good on the outside? Also, what did Jesus mean when He said that the last days would be like the days of Noah? Q11. (1:10:36) How do we discern between a rebellious spirit in a child and just their different personality? Q12. (1:14:48) Can you give some guidance to believers who are alone in raising their children in a godly way due to having an unbelieving spouse or being separated from them? Q13. (1:19:14) How does a husband exercise Biblical headship authority in the home without becoming a dictator, and how does a wife practically live out submission to a husband who is unwise or an unbeliever? Q14. (1:25:44) How do we raise concerns with church leaders while remaining in submission to them? When would we know that it is time to leave a church? What is a sign of unhealthy church leadership and are there still apostles and prophets today? --- https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/global-online-meeting-qa-210410 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The central message is that receiving the fullness of the Holy Spirit requires a radical, maximum-effort attitude of gratitude, rather than merely aiming for the minimum requirements to get to heaven. The speaker uses the analogy of a house with many rooms, emphasizing that believers must willingly open every area of their lives—including finances and habits—to the Spirit, as locking any door prevents the Spirit from filling that part of their life.

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How to be filled with the Holy SpiritThe speaker addresses a question about practically seeking and receiving the fullness of the Holy Spirit, noting that being filled is the most important part of the Christian life.

The difference between being born again and being filledWhile the Holy Spirit dwells in every born-again believer, many live with 'dark rooms' in their lives where they have not yet yielded specific areas to His control.

The importance of a clear conscienceBelievers should not fear Satan because he is defeated; however, they must maintain a clear conscience and settle all matters of sin to prevent giving the enemy any power.

How to be certain of salvation and the mark of progressWe can be sure of our salvation through the witness of the Holy Spirit within us and by relying on the promises of Scripture regarding forgiveness.Romans 8:16–18

The true mark of spiritual growthTrue spiritual growth is not measured by usefulness to God, but by becoming more like Jesus in our character and conduct.1 John 3:2–3

Understanding the difference between the old man and the fleshWhile the 'old man' (the desire to sin) was crucified with Christ, the 'flesh' remains as a source of competing desires that must be resisted through spiritual strength.Galatians 5:17

The two elements of forgivenessAll sin has a vertical element (sin against God) and a horizontal element (sin against others). While we must always forgive the horizontal aspect, the vertical accountability remains between the individual and God.

Dealing with memories of past sinWe cannot erase past events from our memory, but we must learn to live by our will rather than our memory. Forgiveness is a decision of the will, even if the memory of the offense remains.

Navigating an oversensitive or undersensitive conscienceTo avoid the extremes of a legalistic or careless conscience, one should use common sense and seek to rectify wrongs where possible. We must remember our past sins only to remain grateful for God's mercy, not to live in condemnation.

Can a believer fall away from God?Using Hebrews 3:12-14, the speaker argues that it is possible for a believer to fall away if they develop an evil, unbelieving heart through the deceitfulness of sin.Hebrews 3:12–14

Lessons from the days of NoahThe speaker compares our time to Noah's day, noting that people in Noah's time ignored God's warning of judgment and lived without fear of consequences.

God's sufficient grace for every struggleFor parents facing separation or difficult family dynamics, the speaker emphasizes that God's grace is the ultimate resource and is more than enough to cope with any situation.

How to receive God's graceGod gives grace to the humble but opposes the proud. True humility is the most essential secret to the Christian life and allows God's grace to flow into every area of life.

The biblical role of a husbandA husband is the head of the home like Christ is the head of the church, meaning he should be sensitive to his wife's needs and lead the household toward God without being a dictator.

Navigating unhealthy church leadershipWhen a church teaches things contrary to God's word, believers should seek like-minded people and eventually meet separately to encourage one another, doing so with grace rather than rebellion.

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Global Online Meeting Q&A -- Zac Poonen -- April 10, 2021

Zac Poonen · April 13, 2021 · 1h 34m

The Holy Spirit Following Jesus

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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 true mark of spiritual growthTrue spiritual growth is not measured by usefulness to God, but by becoming more like Jesus in our character and conduct.1 John 3:2–3

Lessons from the days of NoahThe speaker compares our time to Noah's day, noting that people in Noah's time ignored God's warning of judgment and lived without fear of consequences.

How to receive God's graceGod gives grace to the humble but opposes the proud. True humility is the most essential secret to the Christian life and allows God's grace to flow into every area of life.

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