CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Full Gospel - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker discusses the ongoing struggle between the law of sin and the desire to live a holy life, drawing from Romans 7. He emphasizes that while believers are not free from sin, they are free from condemnation and discouragement because of Christ. True Christian growth involves actively cooperating with God's work within us—both willing and doing His will—which requires the believer to 'work out' their salvation with fear and trembling.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The war between two lawsWhile we internally desire to live a holy life according to God's law, there is a competing law of sin in our flesh that constantly wages war against us.
Finding victory through desperationReaching a place of desperation where we cry out for help is the precursor to experiencing God's deliverance and overcoming.
Progressing without condemnationEven though we are not yet perfectly like Christ, we do not have to live in discouragement or condemnation because we are progressing through a narrow way.Matthew 7:13–14
Self-condemnation is a no-entry roadBelievers must treat self-condemnment and discouragement as forbidden roads, remembering that our sins are forgiven and we are God's children.Romans 8:1
God's work of will and powerGod works within us to both desire His will and provide the power to do it, but we must actively cooperate by choosing Him during times of temptation.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Full Gospel - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/the-full-gospel
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker discusses the ongoing struggle between the law of sin and the desire to live a holy life, drawing from Romans 7. He emphasizes that while believers are not free from sin, they are free from condemnation and discouragement because of Christ. True Christian growth involves actively cooperating with God's work within us—both willing and doing His will—which requires the believer to 'work out' their salvation with fear and trembling.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The war between two lawsWhile we internally desire to live a holy life according to God's law, there is a competing law of sin in our flesh that constantly wages war against us.
Finding victory through desperationReaching a place of desperation where we cry out for help is the precursor to experiencing God's deliverance and overcoming.
Progressing without condemnationEven though we are not yet perfectly like Christ, we do not have to live in discouragement or condemnation because we are progressing through a narrow way.Matthew 7:13–14
Self-condemnation is a no-entry roadBelievers must treat self-condemnment and discouragement as forbidden roads, remembering that our sins are forgiven and we are God's children.Romans 8:1
God's work of will and powerGod works within us to both desire His will and provide the power to do it, but we must actively cooperate by choosing Him during times of temptation.
