6. Eight Truths to Believe and Confess — Zac Poonen — September 24, 2023
2023 Family Conference with Zac Poonen Topic: Being a Family that Glorifies Christ http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that true faith requires both believing in the heart and confessing with the mouth, citing Romans 10:8. He stresses that confession is vital for assurance of salvation and that the strength of faith grows through speaking what is believed. The sermon then begins detailing eight truths believers must confess to maintain a strong Christian life, starting with the belief in God the Father's love.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Connecting Heart Faith with Mouth ConfessionTrue New Testament faith is leaning upon God's wisdom, power, and love. Romans 10 emphasizes that what we believe in our hearts must be confessed with our mouths, and refusing to confess Christ to others hinders our spiritual growth.Romans 10:8–10
1. God the Father Loves Me as He Loved JesusGod loves totally committed believers with the same intensity He loves His own Son, Jesus. Understanding this deep love removes fear, anchors our security, and enables us to rejoice at all times.John 17:23
2. God Has Forgiven All My SinsWhen we sincerely confess our sins, God cleanses us completely and chooses not to remember them anymore. Living with guilt acts like driving a car with the brakes on, so we must reject condemnation and stand against the accuser using the blood of Christ.1 John 1:9Hebrews 8:12
3. God Will Fill Me with His Holy SpiritGod will equip and fill every believer with the Holy Spirit for the specific function He has called them to fulfill in the body of Christ. Just as a persistent neighbor in Jesus' parable received bread to feed a guest, God responds to our earnest desire to bless others.
4. God Has Determined All My BoundariesGod sovereignly ordains our background, personality, appearance, and life circumstances. Therefore, believers should be fully content with how God made them rather than comparing themselves to others.Acts 17:26
5. God's Commands Are All for My GoodBecause God's commands are designed for our ultimate benefit, obedience is never a burdensome chore. Like an athlete in training, believers must exercise self-discipline to fulfill God's purpose and avoid disqualification.1 John 5:3
6. God Controls All People and Events That Affect MeEverything in a believer's life is orchestrated by God to work together for good. Recognizing this sovereign control enables us to give thanks in every situation, even in sickness or difficulty.
7. Jesus Defeated Satan and Freed Me from His PowerJesus disarmed principalities and powers on the cross, rendering Satan like a paralyzed snake with no power to harm believers who walk under God's protection. We should never live in fear of the enemy's curses or witchcraft.Hebrews 2:14–15
8. God Wants to Make Me a Blessing to OthersThrough Christ, the blessing of Abraham is extended to all believers so that we can leave the sweet aroma of Christ wherever we go. Even simple, everyday acts of encouragement can profoundly alter someone's life.Galatians 3:13–14
