Santosh Poonen - The Gift of an Apostle
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. He discusses the necessity of spiritual authority, which begins in personal life, and then focuses on the gift of an apostle. He cautions against both embracing false doctrines and rejecting established biblical truth, stressing that the church must be built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ as the cornerstone.
Description
Speaker: Santosh Poonen Title: The Gift of an Apostle Date: 10-27-2019 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Related messages
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ambassadors of Christ Seek Only His Interests — Santosh Poonen — July 27, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Jul 28, 2025
The speaker emphasizes that the church's purpose is not merely to receive blessings but to have a mission to be poured out for others. He urges the congregation to live selflessly, constantly judging themselves against God's standard rather than focusing on personal comfort or worldly concerns. Ultimately, the goal is to be a witness of the kingdom, leaving others with a taste of Jesus' goodness rather than worldly topics.
discipleshipevangelism
14m
