Does God Know You - Charles Banna
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Summary
The speaker discusses the significance of Jesus's final declaration, "It is finished," drawing parallels to Paul's completion of his course. The crucifixion events, such as the tearing of the temple curtain, symbolized the opening of direct access to God's presence. Ultimately, Jesus's sinless life and sacrifice allowed him to enter the true Holy of Holies, making atonement for us, which grants believers the confidence to approach God's throne of grace with boldness, relying on God's sufficient grace.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus and Paul completed their coursesBoth Jesus and Paul declared at the end of their lives that they had finished the work and the course God gave them.
Five unusual events at the crucifixionWhen Jesus yielded up His spirit, five significant things happened: the temple veil was torn from top to bottom, the earth shook, rocks split, tombs opened, and bodies of sleeping saints were raised.Matthew 27:50–53
Drawing near to a Father through a great high priestJesus introduced God not as a distant, fearsome judge, but as our Father, allowing us to come boldly to the throne of grace for mercy and help.
Grace as power and help in time of needGod's grace is not merely an attribute, but active help and power made perfect in our weakness, sustaining our hearts daily.
Who hears the word of God?Jesus challenged those who doubted Him, stating that whoever is truly of God hears and receives His word.John 8:47
Does the Lord actually know you?Claiming external ties to a church or Christian heritage is not enough; true children of God are known by Him and born into His family through the Spirit.
Transferred from darkness into ChristBelievers are delivered from the dominion of darkness, cut off from the old life, and grafted into Christ to draw nourishment from Him as a new creation.Colossians 1:13
Circumcision and Christianity of the heartTrue faith is a matter of an inward change wrought by the Holy Spirit, not just an outward label, ceremony, or religious heritage.
Coming to do the Father's willJesus came down from heaven not to do His own will, but the will of the Father who sent Him, modeling total surrender.John 6:38
Do not harden your heart against delayed judgmentBecause temporal judgment is delayed, people often misuse God's patience to practice evil, but believers must be doers of the word rather than mere hearers.
The warning example of Simon the sorcererSimon believed and was baptized outwardly, but his heart remained unchanged, exposing the danger of nominal religion without deep repentance.
God doing a new thing in the heartGod promises to do a new thing and transform lives so radically that a person is fully aware of the inward change.
