26th December 2021 -CFC Sunday Church Service |How We Should Live In These End-Time Days -Zac Poonen
26th December 2021 -CFC Sunday Church Service |How We Should Live In These End-Time Days -Zac Poonen
Summary
The message emphasizes the importance of understanding prophecy, particularly from Daniel 12, which the speaker notes was sealed until the end times. He draws a distinction between 'understanding' (knowledge found in the Old Testament) and 'revelation' (which is revealed by the Father in the New Testament). The core message is that believers must be prepared for the Lord's return by having this divine revelation.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why couldn't Daniel understand his own prophecy?Daniel was told that his prophecy was sealed up until the end time, meaning true spiritual understanding requires divine revelation rather than just human intelligence.Daniel 12:8
Prophecies of the end times fulfilled todayThe end times are characterized by rapid worldwide travel and an explosion of scientific knowledge, fulfilling prophecies previously hidden until our era.
Beware of preachers who use smooth wordsFalse prophets in the last days use flattering speech to turn people away from the covenant, whereas God proves His love by correcting and rebuking His children.
Deception and falling away in Matthew 24Jesus warned that the last days would see massive religious deception, false prophets misleading many, and a growing coldness of love among believers due to lawlessness.Matthew 24:3
Guarding against a cold heart and an unruly tongueAs sin increases in the world, believers must rely on the Holy Spirit to control their eyes and tongues, proving their love for Christ by enduring to the end.
The solution to getting offended is death to selfTaking up the cross and dying to self prevents believers from getting offended, solving relational conflicts in families and marriages just as Christ intended.
What is the gospel of the kingdom?Unlike simply preaching the forgiveness of sins, the gospel of the kingdom emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit to produce daily righteousness, peace, and joy.Matthew 24:14
A call to seek the Holy Spirit's power dailyBelievers are urged to earnestly pray for the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit to live victoriously in these final days before Christ returns.
