CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Set The Lord Always Before You - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of being absolutely sure of salvation by remembering John 6:37, assuring new believers that Jesus will not cast them out. Beyond initial assurance, true spiritual growth requires actively pressing on to overcome sin, much like advancing in studies. He warns that treating sin lightly, especially through temptation like the internet, can lead to spiritual ruin, urging immediate repentance upon falling and maintaining a constant reverence for God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Are you absolutely sure Christ has accepted you?When first coming to the Lord, it is vital to have no doubt that Christ has accepted you.
The one who comes to me I will never cast outJesus promised that anyone who comes to Him in a simple way will certainly not be cast out, and believers can rely on this unchanging word.John 6:37
Spiritual growth brings a real sense of His presenceAs a Christian grows, the presence of Christ becomes more and more real, keeping the believer from sin.
Moving from forgiveness to being freed from sinBelievers must not spend decades stuck in a cycle of sinning and being forgiven without allowing the Holy Spirit to make them more like Christ.
Progressing in the Christian life like a studentJust as a student advances past basic subjects in school, a Christian must continually progress rather than staying at the same basic level.
Getting up immediately after fallingJust like a person who learns to walk can still trip and fall, an overcoming Christian may slip up, but they must get up immediately.
Being very careful with the internet and temptationUnnecessarily visiting unhelpful internet sites opens a believer up to temptation, and playing the fool with sin leads to spiritual destruction.
Sin is serious like harmful drugsJust like addictive drugs that ruin a person for a brief pleasure, sin brings spiritual ruin to those who take it lightly.
Our God is a consuming fireScripture gives strong warnings to believers in the book of Hebrews, urging them to serve God with reverence, awe, and fear because our God is a consuming fire.Hebrews 12:2
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Set The Lord Always Before You - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/set-the-lord-always-before-you
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of being absolutely sure of salvation by remembering John 6:37, assuring new believers that Jesus will not cast them out. Beyond initial assurance, true spiritual growth requires actively pressing on to overcome sin, much like advancing in studies. He warns that treating sin lightly, especially through temptation like the internet, can lead to spiritual ruin, urging immediate repentance upon falling and maintaining a constant reverence for God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Are you absolutely sure Christ has accepted you?When first coming to the Lord, it is vital to have no doubt that Christ has accepted you.
The one who comes to me I will never cast outJesus promised that anyone who comes to Him in a simple way will certainly not be cast out, and believers can rely on this unchanging word.John 6:37
Spiritual growth brings a real sense of His presenceAs a Christian grows, the presence of Christ becomes more and more real, keeping the believer from sin.
Moving from forgiveness to being freed from sinBelievers must not spend decades stuck in a cycle of sinning and being forgiven without allowing the Holy Spirit to make them more like Christ.
Progressing in the Christian life like a studentJust as a student advances past basic subjects in school, a Christian must continually progress rather than staying at the same basic level.
Getting up immediately after fallingJust like a person who learns to walk can still trip and fall, an overcoming Christian may slip up, but they must get up immediately.
Being very careful with the internet and temptationUnnecessarily visiting unhelpful internet sites opens a believer up to temptation, and playing the fool with sin leads to spiritual destruction.
Sin is serious like harmful drugsJust like addictive drugs that ruin a person for a brief pleasure, sin brings spiritual ruin to those who take it lightly.
Our God is a consuming fireScripture gives strong warnings to believers in the book of Hebrews, urging them to serve God with reverence, awe, and fear because our God is a consuming fire.Hebrews 12:2
