Speaker: NCCF Church
Title: NCCF Church Sharing
Date: 07/02/2023
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)
Summary
The message centers on the command to never repay evil with evil, emphasizing that this is difficult to obey through human effort alone. The speaker stresses the necessity of asking Jesus what He would do in a given situation, which requires renewing one's mind to think like Christ. Ultimately, the example of Jesus forgiving those who crucified Him—saying, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they're doing"—is presented as the model for Christian response.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Dealing with the command not to pay evil for evilThe speaker shares his struggle with obeying Romans 12:17 because human nature naturally reacts against being wronged, lied to, or accused.Romans 12:17
Balancing God's promises and commandsBelievers cannot claim God's promises while ignoring His commands; both go hand in hand like two legs needed to run a race.Jeremiah 29:19
Asking what Jesus would doInstead of reacting according to the flesh, believers must ask what Jesus would do in the same situation and ask Him to renew their minds.
Jesus as our example in sufferingJesus suffered rejection, false accusations, betrayal, and crucifixion without paying evil for evil, setting the ultimate example for believers.
Forgiving others as Jesus didFollowing Jesus' words on the cross, believers should ask God to forgive those who wrong them and help them act as a light for their salvation.Luke 23:34
Devotion to God's word in Psalm 119The speaker reflects on Psalm 119, noting how the writer expresses deep longing, devotion, and a high regard for taking God's word seriously.
Learning through afflictionThe writer of Psalm 119 welcomed affliction because it taught him God's statutes and kept him from going astray and perishing.
Keeping God's word to avoid sin and find peaceTreasuring God's word in the heart keeps believers from sin and grants them great peace even in the midst of affliction.
Being put to shame by the psalmist's devotionComparing oneself to the psalmist's deep hunger and devotion exposes a lack of similar zeal, rebuking our casual approach to God's word.
The humility of the lost sheepDespite all his spiritual knowledge, the psalmist concludes by calling himself a lost sheep, demonstrating the humility believers must maintain.
Warning against receiving truth without experiencing itUsing the warning from 2 Kings and Hebrews, the speaker cautions that believers can hear abundant truth yet miss experiencing it if they lack faith and humility.
Speaker: NCCF Church
Title: NCCF Church Sharing
Date: 07/02/2023
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)
Summary
The message centers on the command to never repay evil with evil, emphasizing that this is difficult to obey through human effort alone. The speaker stresses the necessity of asking Jesus what He would do in a given situation, which requires renewing one's mind to think like Christ. Ultimately, the example of Jesus forgiving those who crucified Him—saying, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they're doing"—is presented as the model for Christian response.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Dealing with the command not to pay evil for evilThe speaker shares his struggle with obeying Romans 12:17 because human nature naturally reacts against being wronged, lied to, or accused.Romans 12:17
Balancing God's promises and commandsBelievers cannot claim God's promises while ignoring His commands; both go hand in hand like two legs needed to run a race.Jeremiah 29:19
Asking what Jesus would doInstead of reacting according to the flesh, believers must ask what Jesus would do in the same situation and ask Him to renew their minds.
Jesus as our example in sufferingJesus suffered rejection, false accusations, betrayal, and crucifixion without paying evil for evil, setting the ultimate example for believers.
Forgiving others as Jesus didFollowing Jesus' words on the cross, believers should ask God to forgive those who wrong them and help them act as a light for their salvation.Luke 23:34
Devotion to God's word in Psalm 119The speaker reflects on Psalm 119, noting how the writer expresses deep longing, devotion, and a high regard for taking God's word seriously.
Learning through afflictionThe writer of Psalm 119 welcomed affliction because it taught him God's statutes and kept him from going astray and perishing.
Keeping God's word to avoid sin and find peaceTreasuring God's word in the heart keeps believers from sin and grants them great peace even in the midst of affliction.
Being put to shame by the psalmist's devotionComparing oneself to the psalmist's deep hunger and devotion exposes a lack of similar zeal, rebuking our casual approach to God's word.
The humility of the lost sheepDespite all his spiritual knowledge, the psalmist concludes by calling himself a lost sheep, demonstrating the humility believers must maintain.
Warning against receiving truth without experiencing itUsing the warning from 2 Kings and Hebrews, the speaker cautions that believers can hear abundant truth yet miss experiencing it if they lack faith and humility.
