A Well Springing Up to Eternal Life -- Santosh Poonen -- May 2, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/well-springing-up-eternal-life River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker shares his testimony of God's grace overcoming past failures and his deep desire to live a life pleasing to Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of being deeply rooted and grounded in Christ through faith, drawing from Ephesians 3:17. Furthermore, he stresses the biblical principle of submitting to godly spiritual authority, asserting that Jesus alone deserves the sole leadership in the church.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Being rooted and grounded in lovePaul prayed that the Ephesians would be rooted and grounded in love, which is what Santosh longed for when he moved to be planted in a church family.Ephesians 3:17
The need for spiritual authoritySantosh sought out a church where he could submit to godly elders and learn the biblical principle of spiritual authority.
Old covenant versus new covenant ministryPaul contrasts the old covenant with the new covenant, warning against old covenant mindsets that rely on external performance while the inner life remains unchanged.
A well springing up to eternal lifeJesus promised that whoever drinks the water He gives will have an inner well of life that satisfies spiritual thirst.
Hope that does not disappointTrue hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit.Romans 5:5
The health of the body of ChristJust as cancer starts in a single tiny cell, the health of the local church depends on the individual devotion of each member to Jesus.
The high standard of Christian marriageHusbands are called to love their wives by the standard of how Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her.Ephesians 5:25
Rivers of living waterJesus promised that from the innermost being of those who believe will flow rivers of living water.John 7:38
