God Causes Growth When We Are Connected To The Head - Jesus - Ian Robson
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Summary
The central message is that true spiritual growth comes only from maintaining a direct connection with Jesus Christ, the Head, rather than from church activities, doctrines, or even gifted teachers. The speaker warns against having a 'form of godliness without the power' and emphasizes that believers must focus on their personal relationship with Jesus, as illustrated by Paul's teaching that God, not the teacher or the institution, causes the growth.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Are you connected to the head?The Bible teaches that what God wants is for us to have a connection directly with Christ, the head, so that He causes growth.
God causes the growthDrawing from Paul's writing to the Corinthians, the speaker notes that Christian workers are merely servants, but God alone causes the growth.
Holding fast to the headPaul warns the Colossians not to be defrauded of their prize through self-made religion, but to hold fast to the head from whom the body grows with growth from God.Colossians 2:18
Servants in the churchGod has given servants in the church to nourish us and connect us to Jesus, not to themselves.
Equipping for the work of serviceGod gives various leaders and teachers in the body of Christ for the equipping of the saints and the building up of the body until we attain maturity in fullness of Christ.Ephesians 4:11–16
The baptism in the Holy SpiritThe third important truth is that the Holy Spirit is given to us to distinguish us and empower us, born of God rather than human effort.
The promise is for you and your childrenPeter urged the people to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, a promise that extends to all whom God calls.
Coming to Jesus for lifeGod comes looking for fruit, and true life is found not merely in searching scriptures or attending meetings, but in coming directly to Jesus to receive life abundantly.
