CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Seven truths that every Christian must know - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message emphasizes that Christians must be filled with the Holy Spirit, drawing a parallel between being filled with the Spirit and avoiding drunkenness. The speaker cautions against accepting counterfeits regarding the Spirit's operation, asserting that Jesus' life is the true benchmark. Key signs of being filled include the ability to love everyone, even enemies, and the capacity to cry out to God as 'Abba, Father.'
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Do not get drunk with wine, but be filled with the SpiritPaul contrasts being drunk with wine with being filled with the Spirit in Ephesians 5:18, placing both in the same category of obedience.Ephesians 5:18
Is it a sin not to be filled with the Holy Spirit?While people view coming to church drunk as obviously wrong, many do not take failing to be filled with the Holy Spirit as seriously.
Counterfeits prove the original is valuableOnly valuable things like gold and diamonds are counterfeited, meaning the operations of the Holy Spirit are extremely precious.
Jesus is our example as the perfect spirit-filled personTo understand what being filled with the Spirit looks like, we look to Jesus as our benchmark rather than chaotic displays.
Understanding speaking in tonguesWhile the Apostle Paul spoke in tongues, scripture teaches that not everyone speaks in tongues and known language has great value in the church.
The love of God shed abroad in our heartsRomans 5:5 shows that a primary mark of being filled with the Holy Spirit is receiving God's supernatural love to love everyone, even enemies.Romans 5:5
Crying out Abba, FatherThe Holy Spirit enables believers to intimately experience God as a loving father and look up to heaven with assurance.Romans 8:15
Putting to death the deeds of the bodyBelievers rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome bodily sins like anger and lust.Romans 8:13
How much more will the Father give the Holy SpiritGod is eager to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him, even more than earthly parents give good gifts to their children.Luke 11:13
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Seven truths that every Christian must know - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/seven-truths-that-every-christian-must-know
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message emphasizes that Christians must be filled with the Holy Spirit, drawing a parallel between being filled with the Spirit and avoiding drunkenness. The speaker cautions against accepting counterfeits regarding the Spirit's operation, asserting that Jesus' life is the true benchmark. Key signs of being filled include the ability to love everyone, even enemies, and the capacity to cry out to God as 'Abba, Father.'
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Do not get drunk with wine, but be filled with the SpiritPaul contrasts being drunk with wine with being filled with the Spirit in Ephesians 5:18, placing both in the same category of obedience.Ephesians 5:18
Is it a sin not to be filled with the Holy Spirit?While people view coming to church drunk as obviously wrong, many do not take failing to be filled with the Holy Spirit as seriously.
Counterfeits prove the original is valuableOnly valuable things like gold and diamonds are counterfeited, meaning the operations of the Holy Spirit are extremely precious.
Jesus is our example as the perfect spirit-filled personTo understand what being filled with the Spirit looks like, we look to Jesus as our benchmark rather than chaotic displays.
Understanding speaking in tonguesWhile the Apostle Paul spoke in tongues, scripture teaches that not everyone speaks in tongues and known language has great value in the church.
The love of God shed abroad in our heartsRomans 5:5 shows that a primary mark of being filled with the Holy Spirit is receiving God's supernatural love to love everyone, even enemies.Romans 5:5
Crying out Abba, FatherThe Holy Spirit enables believers to intimately experience God as a loving father and look up to heaven with assurance.Romans 8:15
Putting to death the deeds of the bodyBelievers rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome bodily sins like anger and lust.Romans 8:13
How much more will the Father give the Holy SpiritGod is eager to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him, even more than earthly parents give good gifts to their children.Luke 11:13
