Zac Poonen - Giving Christ First Place In Everything
Summary
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.
Description
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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