Austin (TX) CFC Zac Poonen Conference 2017 – Part 2
Theme - Seeing Things from God’s Viewpoint. Part 2 of 5- Presenting Our Body and Mind to God June 24 & 25, 2017, Pflugerville, TX
Summary
The central message is that Christian service must stem from gratitude for Christ's sacrifice, not from expectation of reward. The speaker emphasizes that believers are partners with God, not mere employees who work for a salary. He urges listeners to serve God by remembering that every act of service is ultimately an act directed toward the Lord, regardless of whether human acknowledgment or thanks is received.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Serving God as sons rather than hired servantsBelievers serve God as children and partners rather than hired workers looking for a fixed salary or wage.
Serving out of gratitude for CalvaryTrue Christian service stems entirely from thankfulness for being saved from eternal hell and adopted by God.
Expecting gratitude from others is a sinExpecting thankfulness when serving others reveals that we are mistakenly looking for human appreciation rather than serving the Lord directly.
A life dedicated to saying thank you to JesusA miraculous rescue on a moped in India reminded the speaker that his entire life and service are simply prolonged opportunities to say thank you to Jesus.
The true meaning of Romans 12Romans outlines the complete gospel, leading up to the call in chapter 12 to respond to God's mercies.
Tithing is not taught in the New TestamentTithing belongs to the Old Covenant and is often promoted by covetous pastors for money; the New Testament calls for a much higher surrender.Malachi 3:10
Cutting up the offering of our physical membersJust like the Old Testament burnt offering, we must consciously surrender our eyes, tongue, and hands to God's complete control.Romans 12:1
What is true spiritual worship?True worship is not about loud noises or emotional church services on Sunday, but how right our daily life and physical members were during the previous six days.
Transforming our minds away from worldly competitionBelievers must let the Word of God reshape their thinking, moving away from worldly ambition and self-seeking molds.
The contrast between Old and New Covenant reactionsWhile the Old Covenant permitted severe judgment against those who opposed God's servants, the New Covenant responds with forgiveness, just as Jesus' blood cries out for mercy.
Examining our hearts regarding forgivenessTrue forgiveness is tested when we hear bad news about someone who harmed us and feel no secret delight or malice.
Living in continuous joy in God's presenceA lack of fullness of joy indicates that we have temporarily moved out of God's presence through bitterness, complaints, or unyielding thoughts.
Shining as lights by doing everything without grumblingBelievers become true lights in a dark world simply by obeying the command to do all things without murmuring or complaining.Philippians 2:14–15
Breaking free from denominational brainwashingBy opening our minds purely to Scripture rather than traditional teachings, our lives are truly transformed into God's likeness.
