Zac Poonen - Giving Christ First Place In Everything

Zac PoonenAugust 21, 201858mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Giving Christ First Place In Everything Date: 08-19-2018 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 central message is that for a believer to function effectively in the body of Christ, Jesus Christ must occupy the first place in every area of life. The speaker uses biblical examples, including Adam and Eve and the ministry of Paul, to illustrate that when Christ is prioritized, believers are empowered by God and can withstand opposition. Conversely, allowing anything else—be it knowledge, human approval, or worldly concerns—to take precedence will hinder one's effectiveness in the church.

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The Implication of Christ as HeadTo function properly as the body of Christ, every believer must determine that Jesus has first place in every area of their life.Colossians 1:18

Learning from Creation and the Example of AbrahamGod created Adam and Eve separately so they would see Him first, and He tested Abraham to see if God was more important to him than his family or son.

The Mystery of Christ in YouThe ultimate goal of apostolic ministry is to admonish and bring every believer to the place where Christ has first place, presenting them complete in Him.

Overcoming the Fear of ManEven great leaders like Peter can compromise due to the fear of man, but believers must seek to please God alone rather than human opinion.

Friendship with the World is Enmity Towards GodScripture sternly warns believers that letting the world mean more to them than Jesus makes them spiritual adulteresses and enemies of God.

God's Jealous Desire for Our SpiritJust as a faithful husband jealously desires his wife's exclusive affection, God jealously desires our spirit to be completely devoted to Him.

Walking with God and Leaving a Legacy of GracePutting God first leads to a deeply satisfying life where goodness and mercy naturally flow from us to everyone we meet.

The Two Parts of the Great CommissionThe commission involves preaching the gospel in pioneer areas accompanied by signs, and making disciples by teaching them everything Jesus commanded.Mark 16:15–18

Condition One: Christ Above All RelationshipsTrue disciples must love Christ so supremely that affection for family members looks like mere starlight compared to the sun.

Condition Two: Carrying the Cross and Putting Self to DeathCarrying the cross means crucifying self-will and selfish desires so that Christ has first place in every personal situation.

Condition Three: Christ Above PossessionsDisciples must hold all material possessions, homes, and money loosely, ensuring that nothing they own is valued more than Jesus Christ.

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