Bangalore Conference - 2017 - Session 9
Bangalore Conference - 2017 From: 30th Sept - 2nd Oct, 2017 www.cfcindia.com/live
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the critical difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, citing Hebrews 8 to show that the former has been made obsolete by Christ's mediation. He warns against the hypocrisy of selectively adhering to Old Covenant laws, comparing it to trying to use abolished currency notes. The central message is that believers must live fully within the grace of the New Covenant, which is freely given.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Worshiping the LambThe session begins with congregational singing focused on being redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and finding eternal security in His mercy.
Singing of God's marvelous loveThe congregation continues in song, praising the sweetness and majesty of Jesus Christ.
Understanding that the Old Covenant is obsoleteUsing Hebrews 8, the speaker explains that an obsolete covenant is one that has been canceled and no longer exists in God's eyes.Hebrews 8:13
Freedom from religious rulesUnder the New Covenant, we are freed from arbitrary rules about what we can or cannot do on certain days of the week.
The difference between the Old and New CovenantsWhile the Old Covenant was defined by external commandments like 'you shall' or 'you shall not,' the New Covenant involves God writing His laws on our hearts.Exodus 20:2–11
God gives us the desire and ability to obeyThe New Covenant means God puts His law in our minds to give us the desire to obey and on our hearts to give us the power to do it.Hebrews 8:10
Following God's leading rather than human adviceThe speaker emphasizes that while he can offer advice based on his own maturity, individuals must ultimately follow what God shows them to avoid being controlled by others.
God's way of dealing with mistakesInstead of using guilt to torture people about their past, God fixes the immediate problem and then teaches a lesson for the future.
The true mark of being born againA person who is truly born again will have a heart that does not desire to sin, because they recognize the cost of sin on the cross.
What does it mean to seek God's righteousness first?True righteousness in the New Covenant is characterized by peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, unlike the legalistic righteousness of the law which produces anxiety and conflict.Matthew 6:33
The danger of legalism and demands on othersLegalism is identified by making demands on others to behave a certain way; the speaker notes that this attitude can be even more destructive than adultery because it drives people away from God.
Living out God's pre-planned purpose through graceBelievers should seek to fulfill the good works God has planned for them by allowing His grace to strengthen their hearts and write His law within them.
Seeking to be a zero before GodTrue grace is found when we humble ourselves and desire Jesus Christ to be everything, rather than seeking glory in our own abilities or knowledge.
Purifying the mind with God's WordJust as pouring clean water into a dirty bowl eventually purifies it, filling our minds with Scripture gradually washes away impure thoughts and helps us see God's will.
Listening more than speaking in prayerBecause God is the most godly person in the universe, we should approach Him with respect by listening to Him more than we rattle off our own requests.
