Zac Poonen - Taking God's Word Seriously About Freedom From Sin

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Taking God's Word Seriously About Freedom From Sin Date: 06/04/2023 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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The central message is that to live an exciting and godly Christian life, one must take every word of God seriously, understanding that man lives not on food alone, but on every word proceeding from God's mouth. The speaker emphasizes that a deep commitment to Scripture, including reading it cover-to-cover, demonstrates true love for God, contrasting this with merely seeking benefits from faith. Ultimately, respecting God's Word changes one's attitude toward sin and equips believers for every good work.

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Man shall live by every word of GodTrue spiritual vitality requires feeding on every word that comes from God's mouth, just as people carefully follow health laws to live long.Matthew 4:4

The danger of neglecting the whole BibleBelievers who have been saved for years but have never read the entire Bible show a lack of respect and love for God, much like a neglectful fiancee.

All scripture is inspired and profitableEvery word of scripture is God-breathed and serves to equip the believer for a righteous life, yet many Christians lazily skip over difficult verses instead of digging for understanding.2 Timothy 3:16

Spirit, soul, and bodyMan is made of spirit, soul, and body, with the spirit being the vital part that contacts God above mere animal instincts.

The creation of man and animalsAnimals were created with minds and bodies by a spoken word, but man was formed from clay and breathed into by God so he could live by his spirit.

Descending to the level of animalsWhen believers stop living by their spirit, they focus entirely on earthly pleasures and money, missing out on a truly exciting spiritual life.

Ceasing from sin through suffering in the fleshA proper understanding of tough passages like First Peter reveals that whoever suffers in the flesh has ceased from sin, though many are content to live with ongoing sin.1 Peter 4:1

Moving past the merry-go-round of sinMany Christians are trapped in an endless cycle of sinning and asking for forgiveness without making real progress until they get serious about God's word.

Flesh as self-willStudying the New Testament reveals that the flesh fighting against the Holy Spirit is human self-will, which is the root cause of all conflict and sin.

The autobiography of JesusJesus summarized His entire life on earth in one verse by stating He came down from heaven not to do His own will, but the will of Him who sent Him.John 6:38

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