24th April 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Christ Life For The Self Life - Zac Poonen
24th April 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Christ Life For The Self Life - Zac Poonen
Summary
The message contrasts the 'self-life,' which stems from Adam and manifests sin, with the 'Christ life.' The speaker emphasizes that while the Old Covenant provided the written Word of God as a lamp, the New Covenant gives us Jesus Christ—the Word made flesh—as a living example. True transformation requires adopting the Christ life to become a better witness in the world.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The Light of the World in the Old and New CovenantsIn the old covenant believers only had the written word, but in the new covenant Jesus became the light and told His followers that they are now the light of the world.
The Self-Life Versus the Christ LifeThe root of all sin is the self-life inherited from Adam; true grace not only forgives sin but gives the Holy Spirit to overcome it and be true witnesses.
Understanding Eternal Life and Believing the Good NewsEternal life is sharing the very life of God, which is experienced only when we truly believe and depend on Christ to replace our adamic nature.
The Apostle Paul's Testimony in Galatians 2:20Paul's testimony was not just that his sins were forgiven, but that he was crucified with Christ and Christ lived inside him.Galatians 2:20
The Illustration of the Vine and the BranchesJust as a branch helplessly depends on a tree to produce fruit, believers must depend entirely on Christ rather than trying to polish up their adamic nature.
Taking Up the Cross DailyJesus commanded His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross every single day at the crossroads of their personal choices.Luke 9:23
The One-Sentence Autobiography of JesusJesus lived His entire life on earth by never doing His own will, but only the will of His Father who sent Him.John 6:38
Carrying About the Dying of JesusPaul carried about the dying of Jesus in his body constantly, which resulted in the life of Christ being manifested outwardly.2 Corinthians 4:10
Taking Christ's Yoke to Find Soul RestTaking Jesus' yoke means following in His footsteps of doing the Father's will, which frees believers from stress and grants deep inner rest.
The Necessity of Brokenness in Biblical FiguresGod had to thoroughly break strong and self-confident men like Moses and Peter before He could entrust them with true spiritual power and ministry.
Practical Steps to Be Filled with the Holy SpiritBelievers can get alone with God, confess known sins, forgive others, yield every area of their heart, and ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
