Righteousness, Peace and Joy In the Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
Dubai Meetings February 2017 Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
This message focuses on the blessings that come through the Holy Spirit, specifically righteousness, peace, and joy. The speaker emphasizes that these gifts are available to believers and are central to the Christian walk. The core message encourages reliance on the Spirit's power in daily life.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why do we keep confessing the same sins?When we look back at the sins we confess, we usually find actions like anger, lying, or speaking evil, leading to a frustrating cycle of falling and confessing like a children's merry-go-round.
Setting the axe to the root of the treeThe fundamental root problem is that our primary mind is set on earthly things rather than heavenly things, just as Israel was occupied with earthly things.
Jesus lived a normal, balanced lifeJesus enjoyed food, a glass of wine, and a normal human life without being ascetic, yet His holiness was rooted in seeking the glory of God.
An example for all ages of lifeJesus is an example for children in obeying parents, for teenagers and workers in resisting temptations, and for full-time workers in relying on God.
Demonstrating the kingdom of god dailyJesus was the embodiment of the kingdom of God, and today believers have the responsibility to demonstrate its values of truthfulness, humility, and serving throughout the week.
What is the kingdom of god?The kingdom of God consists of righteousness, peace, and joy produced by the Holy Spirit within us, unlike the mere external uprightness seen in non-believers.Romans 14:17
A change of nature like a dog becoming humanJust as a dog becoming a human would experience a total shift in value system, true new birth brings a radical inner transformation rather than mere outward religion.
Having the witness of the holy spiritBelievers should seek the absolute assurance and witness of the Holy Spirit that they are children of God, and also seek the fullness of the Holy Spirit.Romans 8:16
Righteousness from godPaul desired the righteousness that comes from God through faith in Christ rather than a self-produced righteousness or legalistic obedience.Philippians 3:9
Peace in the holy spiritConstant unrest indicates a problem in the spiritual life, whereas the kingdom of God brings peace with God and the peace of God amidst life's concerns.
Demonstrating provision by seeking the kingdom firstTo prove that God provides for those who seek His kingdom first, the speaker's church eliminated offering plates, relying instead on a secret box modeled after Jesus observing the treasury.
Judgment begins in the household of godThe church should consist of people who judge themselves daily rather than those who constantly find fault with others, fulfilling Peter's words on judgment beginning at the house of God.
The lord refining us like silver and goldThe Lord acts as a refiner to melt away self-seeking, criticism, and human alloys until He sees His own face reflected in His children.Malachi 3:3
Joy unspeakable and full of gloryTrue spiritual joy is an inward reality given by the Holy Spirit, distinct from superficial smiling or temporary happiness, enabling believers to rejoice even in sorrow.
