Zac Poonen - A Time To Repent and Set Matters Right

Zac PoonenMay 31, 202125mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: A Time To Repent and Set Matters Right Date: 05/30/2021 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 speaker emphasizes the urgent need for believers to evangelize and ensure their loved ones are saved before the final day. He strongly refutes doctrines like purgatory, citing the story of the rich man and Lazarus to illustrate that salvation depends solely on accepting the gospel preached through Scripture. Ultimately, he stresses that the Bible is the sole authority for understanding eternal life and judgment.

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Having a burden for the kingdom of GodBelievers must take seriously the eternal destiny of their immediate family members and those close to them, ensuring no one is missing when Christ returns.

The clear reality of salvation and condemnationJesus taught that those who believe and are baptized will be saved, while those who do not believe will be condemned, making a clear final division.

The truth about death and judgmentScripture teaches that it is appointed for man to die once and face judgment, exposing the false concept of purgatory through the true account of the rich man and Lazarus.Hebrews 9:27

The rich man's plea from tormentThe rich man in torment pleaded for someone to warn his five brothers so they would not also come to that place of suffering.

The absolute authority of the BibleAbraham replies that people have the Bible to warn them, emphasizing that if individuals do not listen to Scripture, even someone rising from the dead will not convince them.

Rejecting modern myths and internet storiesBelievers must reject popular stories of people claiming to visit heaven and hell and instead anchor their lives strictly in the truth of God's Word.

The necessity of forgiving othersJesus warns that if we do not forgive others from our hearts, our heavenly Father will not forgive our transgressions either.Matthew 6:15

Asking forgiveness from those you have hurtWhen approaching God with an offering, if you remember that your brother has something against you, you must first leave your gift and go be reconciled.

Doing your best to live at peaceAs much as it depends on you, live at peace with all men, recognizing that reconciliation requires the other person's cooperation as well.Romans 12:18

Abiding in Christ to avoid shameBelievers should abide in Christ so that when He appears, they can have boldness and not shrink away in shame.

Appearing before the judgment seat of ChristBecause every person must appear at the judgment seat of Christ to receive recompense for what they did in the body, believers must persuade others with the fear of the Lord.

Declaring the whole purpose of GodA faithful servant declares the whole purpose of God—including repentance, turning from sin, and settling matters with others—so they are free from the blood of all men.Acts 20:26–27

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