Zac Poonen - The New Covenant Standard Is Attainable

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: The New Covenant Standard Is Attainable Date: 05-06-2018 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)

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The central message is that the New Covenant standard of Christian living is attainable through a passionate desire to reflect Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that this standard requires more than mere knowledge of scripture; it demands a deep, consuming thirst for righteousness, similar to thirst in the desert. He argues that true discipleship involves striving to live up to the elevated standards set by Christ, rather than settling for the comfortable compromises of the Old Covenant or current cultural norms.

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Who is the light of the world?Jesus stated that while He was in the world, He was the light, and once He left, He passed that responsibility on to believers.John 9:5

Following Paul as he followed ChristPaul boldly set himself up as an example to follow, a challenge that many preachers avoid but which true servants of God should embrace.

Carnal evaluations of spiritual menPaul noted that a carnal or soulish man cannot properly evaluate a truly spiritual person because they lack spiritual discernment.1 Corinthians 2:14

The higher standard of the New CovenantThe New Covenant changes the standard from mere external obedience to internal transformation, raising the bar far above the Old Covenant.

Hungering and thirsting for righteousnessA person can only acquire this New Covenant standard if they have a passionate, desperate hunger and thirst for righteousness.Matthew 5:6

Doing everything without grumblingPhilippians commands believers to do all things without grumbling or complaining, proving themselves to be blameless children of God in a dark world.Philippians 2:14

God at work in youIt is God who works in believers through the Holy Spirit to give both the desire and the power to live out His will.

Rejoicing always and being anxious for nothingThe New Covenant standard calls for continuous rejoicing in the Lord and complete freedom from anxiety through trust in God.Philippians 4:4

The true biblical definition of graceGrace is not merely unmerited favor, but the active power of God supplied through the Holy Spirit to help believers overcome sin.

Finding grace at the throne of graceBecause Jesus was tempted in every way yet without sin, believers can boldly approach the throne of grace to find mercy and timely help.

Always led in triumphThrough God's grace and the preservation of humility, believers can experience a life of continual victory and manifest the aroma of Christ.2 Corinthians 2:14

The call to follow Jesus in characterWhen Jesus called people to follow Him, He was primarily pointing to His character, humility, and lifestyle rather than miraculous gifts.

The strict conditions of discipleshipJesus laid down rigorous conditions for discipleship, including loving Him supremely above family, carrying one's cross daily, and forsaking all possessions.

Entering through the narrow gateThe Sermon on the Mount outlines the narrow gate and the narrow way that leads to eternal life, which few people truly find and preach.

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