12th June 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Baptism And Freedom From Sin - Zac Poonen
12th June 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Baptism And Freedom From Sin - Zac Poonen
Summary
The message centers on baptism as a profound symbol of death, burial, and resurrection in Christ. It proclaims that through this ordinance, believers declare to the world and spiritual powers that they no longer belong to sin or Satan, but are purchased, washed, and cleansed by the Lord Jesus Christ. The speaker urges the congregation to remember God's past faithfulness and commit to living in a new life according to the truth of God's word.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Do Not Be Conformed to This WorldThe congregation recites the weekly memory verse from Romans 12:2 about transformation and the renewing of the mind.Romans 12:2
The Inner Core of the ChurchReflecting on how the church began, Poonen explains that the true body of Christ consists of a devoted inner core rather than a large crowd or lone prophets.
The Balanced Message on Sin and ForgivenessExamining 1 John 2:1, Poonen shows that the scriptural message is written so believers do not sin, while providing an advocate for when they slip up.
Jesus and the Woman Caught in AdulteryThe full gospel is exemplified in Jesus telling the woman caught in adultery both that He does not condemn her and to sin no more.
Do You Hate Sin More Than Sickness?God tests believers through sickness to see if they are as eager for deliverance from sin as they are for physical healing.
Romans 6 and the Meaning of BaptismWater baptism by immersion symbolizes being buried with Christ so that we no longer need to be slaves to sin.
Old Testament Pictures of BaptismIsrael passing through the Red Sea pictures permanent separation from Pharaoh and slavery, while Noah's ark pictures a clean break with the old world to start afresh.1 Corinthians 10:1
