Secure In Our Father's Love We Purify Ourselves | Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker cautions against being deceived by false prophets who claim to predict future events, emphasizing that believers should rely solely on God's Word. He stresses that true Christian living requires humility, as boasting about the future is considered arrogant. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to live in readiness for Christ's return by maintaining a spirit free from fear, which is incompatible with faith.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How should we live in uncertain days?James teaches us not to boast about tomorrow, but instead to humbly submit our plans to the will of God.James 4:13
Why do men's hearts faint from fear?As world events shake the nations, people's hearts fail from fear, but believers are called to lift up their heads because their redemption is near.Luke 21:26
Serving God without fear in the New CovenantZechariah prophesied that under the New Covenant, God helps us to serve Him without fear, driving out the slave spirit of dread.
We have not received a spirit of slavery to fearMature sons of God are led by the Spirit and cry out 'Abba Father,' knowing that a loving father would never harm his children.Romans 8:14
Abiding in Christ as we wait for His appearingFirst John highlights two groups of believers at the second coming: those who have confidence and those who shrink away from Him in shame.1 John 2:28
The importance of forgiving othersThe inner flask of oil represents our inner life and love for others; if we refuse to forgive anyone, our heavenly Father will not forgive us.Romans 5:5
Meditation on the great love of the FatherWe are truly children of God, and meditating on His great love helps us rest in the reality that our Father runs the universe.1 John 3:1
The absolute sovereignty of GodNebuchadnezzar's testimony in Daniel declares that God's dominion is everlasting, doing according to His will in heaven and earth where no one can stop His hand.
We will be like Him when He appearsAlthough it does not yet appear what we will be, we know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him because we will see Him as He is.1 John 3:2
Everyone who has this hope purifies himselfHaving the hope of Christ's return leads a person to purify themselves to reach His standard of purity.1 John 3:3
Let us cleanse ourselves from filthiness of flesh and spiritWhile only Christ's blood cleanses past sin, we must cleanse ourselves from wrong motives and attitudes in the fear of God.2 Corinthians 7:1
Keeping a clear conscience for the resurrection of the righteousPaul testified of his hope in the resurrection of the righteous, which motivated him to keep his conscience without blame before God and men at all times.Acts 24:15
Judgment must begin in the household of GodInstead of being busybodies in other people's matters, we must stop judging others and let judgment begin with ourselves.1 Peter 4:17
