The Old Man, The Old Covenant And The New Covenant - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that Jesus Christ, not the Old Covenant law, is the means by which God's people enter their full inheritance in the New Covenant life. He defines sin as anything contrary to the life of Jesus, arguing that all humanity has sinned by falling short of the perfect life Jesus lived. The core message is that believers must press on toward Christlikeness, recognizing that while forgiveness was available before, salvation from sin and eternal separation from God is achieved through Christ's sacrifice.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Seeing sin through the crossChristians need to see sin more seriously by meditating on the cross and understanding the profound suffering of Jesus being forsaken by the Father.
The definitions of sinScripture defines sin as the transgression of the law, knowing what is right and not doing it, and falling short of the perfect life and glory of Jesus.Romans 3:23
Saved from sin, not just hellJesus came not merely to forgive past sins and save believers from hell, but to progressively save His people from sin and conform them to His image.
The three marriages in Romans chapters six, seven, and eightThe Christian life can be understood through three marriages: first to the old man before conversion, second to the law under the Old Covenant, and third to Christ under the New Covenant.
The frustration of marriage to the lawTrying to live by rules and regulations without divine help brings constant failure and discouragement because the standard is impossibly high.
Union with Christ in the New CovenantThrough spiritual death and resurrection, believers are released from the law to be married to the risen Christ, who helps them walk in victory.Romans 7:4
You shall versus I willWhile the Old Covenant consisted of demands given as commands, the New Covenant is defined by God working inside believers to give them both the desire and ability to obey.
God writes His laws in the heartUnder the New Covenant, God puts His laws into the mind and writes them on the heart, granting personal knowledge of Him and complete cleansing from sin.
Cooperating with God's graceGod asks believers to do their small part of obedience while He performs the difficult work, giving grace to the humble to overcome sin.
Preaching the full Word of GodBelievers are warned that a time will come when people will reject hygienic doctrine that deals with sin and instead accumulate teachers who satisfy their own desires.
Being prepared for the appearing of ChristBelievers should take sin seriously now so they can abide in Christ and meet Him with boldness rather than shrinking away in shame when He appears.1 John 2:28
