Questions and Answers - Zac Poonen - May 26, 2019

Zac PoonenJune 4, 20191h 1mWatch on YouTube

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http://rlcfchurch.org/questions-answers-may262019 Sermon Series: The Real Full Gospel (Sermon #7) RLCF Family Discipleship Conference 2019 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

Summary

The speaker emphasizes the necessity of learning to listen to God's promptings, comparing it to the dependence of small children on their parents. He warns that worldly distractions, like excessive media consumption, can drown out God's voice, urging listeners to keep world awareness in proper perspective. The sermon concludes by addressing theological questions, asserting that only God Almighty could die for humanity's sins and that baptism must correctly name the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Learning from little childrenLike dependent children who look to their parents for every word, believers must learn to listen constantly to God's promptings throughout daily life.

Keeping world news in its proper placeWhile it is good to be aware of what is happening in the world like Jesus was, we must not let news or sports become major things that drown out God's voice.

Dropping important tasks to listen to GodWhen God interrupts us to spend a moment with Him, we must drop whatever we are doing immediately rather than telling Him to wait.

The biblical view of the TrinityJesus must be God Almighty come in the flesh; if He were merely a created being, He could not bear the infinite penalty for the sins of the whole world.

How to overcome anger issuesTo overcome anger, immediately humble yourself and apologize to the person you wronged every single time it happens.

Where do we go when we die?Jesus's account of the rich man and Lazarus clearly shows that people go directly to either suffering in hell or paradise upon death.

Where should sins be confessed?Sins must be confessed only within the circle in which they were committed, meaning private sins against God alone do not require public confession to parents or accountability partners.

Handling serious marriage problemsGod has an answer for every crisis, just as Jesus had answers for every difficult situation brought to Him in the Gospels.

God never allows temptation beyond our abilityGod gives us a faithful promise that He will never test us beyond what we can bear and will always provide a way of escape.1 Corinthians 10:13

Does God punish believers for not paying tithes?Tithing was an Old Testament income tax meant to support the Levites, and since God is our loving Father rather than an earthly government, tithing is not required in the New Covenant.Malachi 3:10

The purpose of fastingFasting helps break our physical slavery to food and money while also building our compassion for the poor and hungry.

Why does God want us to pray if He already knows our needs?God asks us to pray so we can experience the joy of answered prayer, much like a father letting a toddler help carry a heavy table.

What to look for in a churchBelievers should steer clear of controlling churches that demand money, seeking instead a warm family atmosphere where they are encouraged and pointed to Christ.

Advice for victims of childhood sexual abuseNo past trauma is too great for the grace and blood of Jesus Christ to completely overcome and heal.

Where to start when overwhelmed by God's voiceStart with the easiest kindergarten lesson in the Christian life: asking God to help you never get offended when people correct you.

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