Standing True to God in the Last Days -- Zac Poonen -- July 28, 2021

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The sermon warns that in the last days, deception, wars, famines, and the cooling of love will occur, making it impossible to pray against these inevitable events. The central message is that believers must focus on remaining rooted and grounded in the love of Christ, as this internal commitment is independent of external circumstances or the behavior of others. Enduring in love until the end is paramount for salvation.

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What are the signs of the end of the age?Jesus explains in Matthew 24 that deception, wars, famines, earthquakes, and tribulation will happen as predicted, and we cannot pray them away.Matthew 24:3

The decline of the church in EphesusDespite listening to the apostle Paul preach two thousand sermons over three years, the church in Ephesus drifted away within decades and lost its lampstand.

Paul's warning to the Ephesian eldersPaul warned the elders in Acts 20 that savage wolves and internal division would arise after his departure, serving as a warning that required self-judgment rather than mere prediction.

Learning from Jesus in John 7When nobody invited Jesus home after his sermon, he slept under the trees on the Mount of Olives without making demands or giving hints, modeling complete dependence on God rather than man.

What is the better thing provided in Hebrews 11?While Hebrews 11 highlights great miracles of faith, verse 40 points to something better: enduring the cross daily and following Jesus in the New Covenant.

Having a double vision of JesusBelievers must run the race by looking at Jesus both as the one who endured the cross in his earthly life and as the one now seated at the right hand of God.

The two great mysteries in the New TestamentThe New Testament outlines two great mysteries: how to live a godly life, modeled by Christ being tempted without sin, and how to build a church as His body by forsaking earthly connections.

Doctrines of demons in the last daysThe Holy Spirit warns that in the last days people will fall away from the secret of godliness, turning instead to external rules like forbidding marriage or abstaining from certain foods.

A form of godliness without powerSecond Timothy describes difficult times in the last days where people hold an external form of religious doctrine and reputation while denying the power of the Holy Spirit to put the flesh to death.

Avoiding pride and control in relationshipsTrue helpers do not lord over others or say "I told you so" when people fail; instead, they point individuals directly to God and help restore them without seeking a following.

The root causes of spiritual form without powerPeople who understand good doctrine but lack living power in their homes are often secretly lovers of money, lovers of pleasure, or lovers of self rather than lovers of God.

Preaching hygienic doctrine against ear-tickling teachersPaul charges Timothy to faithfully preach the word because a time will come when people will reject pure, cleansing doctrine in favor of teachers who tickle their ears with myths.

Learning from the cycles of church historyChurch history shows that movements raised up by God often decay because followers know the founder's doctrines rather than having a personal, living touch with God themselves.

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Standing True to God in the Last Days -- Zac Poonen -- July 28, 2021

Zac Poonen · July 29, 2021 · 56m

The Lord’s return Following Jesus

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

What are the signs of the end of the age?Jesus explains in Matthew 24 that deception, wars, famines, earthquakes, and tribulation will happen as predicted, and we cannot pray them away.Matthew 24:3

The decline of the church in EphesusDespite listening to the apostle Paul preach two thousand sermons over three years, the church in Ephesus drifted away within decades and lost its lampstand.

Having a double vision of JesusBelievers must run the race by looking at Jesus both as the one who endured the cross in his earthly life and as the one now seated at the right hand of God.

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