How Jesus Lived Under Grace -- Zac Poonen -- August 22, 2021

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The speaker argues that grace is often misunderstood, asserting that it is not merely unmerited favor but a condition under which sin cannot rule. He uses Jesus' life on earth as an example, noting that Jesus lived by example, not by exercising his divine power. True grace, according to the speaker, is received by the humble, as scripture teaches that God opposes the proud. Therefore, overcoming sin requires embracing humility and acknowledging that one's ability to live righteously is dependent on God's grace.

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Did Jesus need grace to live on earth?Many believers mistakenly think Jesus did not need grace because He was God, yet Scripture shows the grace of God was upon Him as a man.

Jesus never used His heavenly credit cardJesus did not use His divine attributes or power for Himself while on earth, living entirely as a man under the Father's grace.

What happens when you live under grace?Romans 6:14 states that when a person is under grace, sin cannot master them in their thoughts, words, or deeds.Romans 6:14

How do we receive grace from God?God opposes the proud and gives His grace exclusively to the humble, which was the secret to Jesus' victory over sin.

God gives grace to the humbleFirst Peter repeats that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, leaving no other reason for spiritual defeat.1 Peter 5:5

The true punishment for sin is hellThe price of our sin is eternal separation from God, which Jesus bore during the last three hours on the cross when He was forsaken.

Facing eternal death by the grace of GodBecause Jesus was God, He could face and taste eternal separation for everyone in just three hours by the grace of God.

Walking as Jesus walkedAnyone who claims to abide in Christ has the responsibility to walk in the exact same manner as He walked.1 John 2:6

Miracles were an attestation of who He wasThe miracles, wonders, and signs Jesus performed were God's attestation that He was the beloved Son, not a pattern for believers to replicate.

How Jesus learned the ScripturesJesus acquired knowledge of the Word as a child through diligence, listening to the rabbi, and meditating on Scripture.Luke 2:46

Jesus lived in subjection to His parentsJesus honored God by obeying and showing respect to His earthly parents, prioritizing obedience over personal desires like playing games.

The blessed life of meditating on God's wordPsalm 1 teaches that avoiding bad company and meditating on God's law makes a person like an evergreen tree that prospers.

Submitting to governing authoritiesScripture commands believers to submit to secular authorities and governing officials established by God, except when commanded to disobey God.Romans 13:1

The lack of submission in the churchMany believers obey secular laws out of fear of punishment but fail to submit to spiritual authority in the church, stunting their growth.

The centurion understood spiritual authorityThe Roman centurion recognized that true spiritual authority comes from being a man under authority, a principle Jesus demonstrated.

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