Global Online Meeting Q&A -- Zac Poonen -- March 13, 2021
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Summary
The speaker addresses self-condemnation by referencing Hebrews 8:12, emphasizing that God blots out sin completely, unlike the old covenant where sins were merely covered. He stresses that God sees us in the present, not based on past failures, and that confession should be made to God, not necessarily to people, unless the sin was committed against them. Regarding 'Babylon,' the speaker clarifies that it is not a specific church but a state of heart characterized by the love of pleasure, money, and self, which must be addressed internally rather than by changing congregations.
Description
This Q&A session is from the monthly Global Online Meetings with Zac Poonen. To be informed about these events, please write to: info@rlcf.church --- Questions: 0:00:07 - How do you overcome self-condemnation over things you've done over and over even after coming to Christ? 0:06:21 - How do you know when it's time to leave a church that seems to have the spirit of Babylon? 0:15:20 - What if close family members -- especially husband or parents -- are part of a dead church? 0:16:56 - What does it mean practically to take up my cross and die to myself daily? 0:21:28 - How do we distinguish between temptation and sin, including if we've been tempted with blasphemous thoughts toward the Holy Spirit? 0:31:22 - How do we handle facing oppressive dreams? 0:38:21 - How do we know that we are filled with the Holy Spirit? Will we have an experience like the day of Pentecost? 0:52:54 - Do gifts of the Holy Spirit like prophecy and discernment come as soon as we are filled with the Holy Spirit? How do we ensure we get fresh revelation from God's Word when we listen to a lot of good teaching on doctrine? 1:01:24 - How do we ensure we have discernment and not a judgmental spirit toward Babylonian churches or people in them? 1:08:29 - How do we know when to apologize to someone, especially if it may have only been a thought toward them? How can we be sure that we have fully set things right with others whom we may have wronged? 1:10:49 - How do we draw our teenagers toward the Lord and correct rebellious behavior in them? 1:17:14 - What are some practical things to keep in mind when considering someone in marriage? Can you give some words of encouragement for those who are older and still single? 1:23:26 - How can we know when it is an appropriate time to speak to others to warn them about Babylonian practices or mindsets? 1:32:28 - How can we keep fervent love for Jesus even after many years of being a Christian? --- http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/global-online-meeting-qa-mar1321 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
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The speaker addresses feelings of discouragement and guilt, emphasizing that while acknowledging sin is necessary, condemnation is wrong because of Christ's sacrifice. He advises believers to focus on God's forgiveness (Hebrews 8:12) and actively seek the Holy Spirit's power to fight sin. Furthermore, he clarifies that true repentance is a change of attitude toward sin, not just a temporary stop to falling, and encourages believers to trust that God has their best interests at heart.
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