A Full Salvation: Part 2: From the Power of Sin - Zac Poonen - July 29, 2018
http://rlcfchurch.org/full-salvation-power-sin RLCF Youth Conference 2018 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that while knowing salvation from the penalty of sin is the foundation of the Christian life, true maturity requires building the superstructure by growing in the power of sin. He stresses that the Bible is God's Word, containing answers to every spiritual problem, and that obedience to God's commands is for our spiritual good, much like parental discipline. Spiritual growth requires a passion for learning, similar to progressing through school grades.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Moving from the foundation to the superstructureKnowing Jesus as a savior who forgives is just the foundation, while salvation from the power of sin is the superstructure built over a lifetime of spiritual growth.
Every command of Jesus can be fulfilledGod gives commands to protect us from hurting ourselves spiritually, much like a good earthly father disciplines and guides his children for their own good.
A hidden picture of spiritual restoration in GenesisThe opening verses of Genesis picture a fallen humanity being restored as the Holy Spirit moves upon people and the Word of God brings light into their lives.
Man shall live by every word of GodJesus declared that true spiritual life requires daily nourishment from both the promises and the commandments of God, just as we need physical food.Matthew 4:4
Learning to listen to God every morningFollowing the prophetic example of Jesus, believers should develop the habit of waking up each morning to listen to God and meditate on His Word throughout the day.Isaiah 50:4
A personal challenge to study the ScripturesBeing unable to answer a question about Scripture during a conversation with a Muslim officer challenged the speaker as a young man to rigorously study the Bible.
Jesus as our example in overcoming temptationJesus lived completely as a man, crying out with tears in the days of His flesh to be saved from spiritual death, and He can sympathize with our temptations because He was tempted in every way without sinning.
The danger of remaining spiritual babiesMany Christians remain spiritual babies satisfied only with the milk of forgiveness rather than seeking the solid food of righteousness, holiness, and victory over sin.
Entering the promised land like Joshua and CalebJust as the Israelites were meant to enter Canaan within two years instead of wandering in the wilderness, believers can progress to overcome the giants of sin in their flesh through faith.
Sin cannot rule over those who live under graceStruggling under one's own power leads to endless defeat, but receiving God's grace through prayer empowers believers to catch a miraculous abundance of victory just as Jesus directed the disciples to cast their nets.Romans 6:14
