Such A Great Salvation: 5.Jesus Forgives And Saves From Sin - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Hyderabad Conference 2011 - Such A Great Salvation: 7.Doing All The Will of God
Summary
The sermon emphasizes the fundamental difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, particularly regarding the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. While the Old Covenant saw the Spirit merely passing over people, the New Covenant sees the Spirit dwelling *inside* believers. True cleansing, necessary for the Spirit to dwell, can only come through the blood of Jesus Christ, making the believer a truly clean vessel.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the fundamental difference between the Old and New Covenants?In the Old Covenant, God used men and His Spirit came upon them externally without dwelling inside, whereas in the New Covenant the Holy Spirit dwells inside the believer's cleansed heart.
How does Jesus describe the coming of the Holy Spirit?Jesus promised the Helper who could not dwell in dirty hearts, but after His death and the shedding of His blood, believers are cleansed and the Spirit fills them from within like rivers of living water.
Why are television preachers who beg for money compared to false prophets?True servants of God like Jesus and Paul never begged for money or asked people to fund their personal ministries, unlike false figures like Gehazi and Balaam.
What are the two aspects of salvation?Salvation includes being saved from God's wrath and eternal punishment, as well as being saved from the power of daily sins like anger, lust, and greed through the life of Jesus.
Why do human efforts to overcome sin fail?Just like the disciples fishing all night on their own caught nothing, human attempts to earn forgiveness or overcome sinful habits independently are bound to fail without Jesus.
What does the name Jesus mean regarding our sin?Jesus was named so because He saves His people from their sins, not merely forgiving them while leaving them trapped in bondage.
How do God's promises set us free?Knowing the truth sets us free, but we must actively take God's word like a check to the heavenly bank and sign our agreement to receive the freedom He promised.
How should believers view Satan and God?Believers must see Satan as defeated under their feet while making Jesus big in their lives through faith in God's word.
