Be Free From Dead Works (Act Like Men: Part 4) - Zac Poonen - March 19, 2011
http://rlcfchurch.org RLCF Men's Leadership Conference 2011 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that true eternal life is not merely an endless existence but rather possessing the very life of God within, which is received through the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that understanding this life requires deep study of scripture, focusing on knowing God in Jesus Christ, and cultivating humility. He warns against intellectualism or pride, asserting that the mark of a true follower of Christ is humility and gentleness.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does it mean to lay hold of eternal life?Paul's call to Timothy to take hold of eternal life goes beyond mere survival; it means possessing the very life of God within.1 Timothy 6:12
Eternal life definedJesus explicitly defines eternal life as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent.
Searching the Scriptures versus knowing GodThe Pharisees searched the scriptures meticulously yet missed Jesus, proving that academic Bible knowledge does not equate to knowing God.
Genuine humility versus laminated humilityTrue humility comes from walking daily with the gentle and humble Jesus, not from an artificial, man-made imitation.
Understanding dead worksDead works are good works performed not for the glory of God, but to seek the honor of men.
Cleansing ourselves from filthiness of the spiritBelievers have a personal responsibility to cleanse themselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit in order to perfect holiness.Hebrews 9:14
Perfecting holiness as sonsGod treats us as mature sons under the New Covenant, sharing His ways so we can leave behind childish self-seeking.
Revelation versus clever bright ideasClever interpretations and bright ideas bring human honor, whereas true divine revelation transforms a person's life.
The significance of the rent veilThe physical tabernacle illustrates body, soul, and spirit, and God tore the veil to grant us direct access into His dwelling place in our spirit.
Always doing what pleases the FatherJesus modeled a life completely free of self-will, always doing the things that pleased the Father and thus maintaining unbroken communion.John 8:29
Denying self-will to enter the most holy placeSin is doing our own will, and walking the way of the rent veil means denying our own will to serve the Living God with an exciting, unhindered prayer life.
