Dates : 19th and 20th November 2016 (Saturday & Sunday) Theme: Living A Heavenly Life On Earth ఈ లోకములో పరలోకపు జీవితము జీవించుట
Summary
The central message is that a heavenly life on earth requires more than just intellectual knowledge of scripture; it demands daily obedience to God's word. The speaker emphasizes that while salvation is by grace through faith, believers must actively live out God's will, mirroring the obedience shown by angels who minister to those inheriting salvation. Ultimately, the sermon warns that pride is the root of sin, surpassing even murder or adultery.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A picture of heaven and salvationRevelation shows a multitude from every nation standing before the throne, declaring that salvation is entirely due to what God and Jesus did for us.Revelation 7:9
Obeying the Bible is more important than reading itMan lives by every word that proceeds from God's mouth, which means active daily obedience to the Bible is more vital than mere daily reading.
Foundation and works in EphesiansWhile salvation is by grace without works, Paul's letter also establishes that believers are created for many good works that God prepared beforehand.
Following the example of angelsAngels in heaven do not sit around; they are ministering spirits sent by God to serve those who inherit salvation and constantly do His will.
The fall of the devil through prideThe devil fell from heaven because of pride in his beauty, cleverness, and high position, dragging one-third of the angels down with him.
Pride is worse than murder or adulteryReligious Pharisees missed the kingdom of God while repentant tax collectors and prostitutes entered it because the Pharisees harbored the devil's sin of pride.
Choosing God's path instead of our ownJust as a worker gathers fruit from the right tree by consulting the master, believers must seek God's specific direction for ministry and life rather than deciding on their own.
Finding a God-fearing partnerYoung people must look for someone who fears the Lord rather than focusing only on appearance, ensuring peace and alignment with the Holy Spirit in marriage.
No place for Satan in heaven, heart, or homeRevelation shows Satan being cast out of heaven where no place was found for him, calling believers to allow no place for pride, jealousy, or grumbling in their hearts.Revelation 12:7–8
Greater is He who is in youNo witchcraft or curse can touch a child of God because the One living in believers is greater than the one in the world.
Stopping fights in the home through self-deathTo keep Satan out of the home, husbands and wives must refuse to cooperate with fighting by letting one person die to themselves.
Looking unto Jesus on the crossBy keeping the vision of Jesus forgiving His tormentors on the cross in front of us, we receive the grace to forgive spouses, family members, and difficult people.
