CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Being Perfect In Mercy - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message is a call to take Jesus' command to 'be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect' seriously, recognizing it as a command, not a promise. The speaker warns against hypocrisy and superficial engagement with scripture, urging listeners to study the Bible diligently, comparing scripture with scripture, as this diligent effort is necessary to truly understand God's will.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the greatest danger in pursuing holiness?Hypocrisy is a major danger when believers want to maintain a reputation of holiness even while slipping up in private life.
Our life is the light, not our associationsBelievers must not boast in their church association or doctrine, because it is our actual life that serves as the light.
What did you do with Matthew 5:48?Jesus commanded his disciples to be perfect as their heavenly Father is perfect, which is a direct command rather than a mere promise.Matthew 5:48
Missing the narrow path by ignoring ScriptureFailing to take a word from Jesus seriously and letting it slip by causes a believer to miss the straight and narrow path.
Discovering truth by the sweat of your browJust as God told Adam he would get bread by the sweat of his brow, believers must seriously study Scripture to get spiritual bread.
Comparing Scripture with ScriptureThere is an answer to everything hard to understand in the Bible, and God reveals it to those willing to compare scripture with scripture.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Being Perfect In Mercy - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/being-perfect-in-mercy-zac-poonen
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is a call to take Jesus' command to 'be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect' seriously, recognizing it as a command, not a promise. The speaker warns against hypocrisy and superficial engagement with scripture, urging listeners to study the Bible diligently, comparing scripture with scripture, as this diligent effort is necessary to truly understand God's will.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the greatest danger in pursuing holiness?Hypocrisy is a major danger when believers want to maintain a reputation of holiness even while slipping up in private life.
Our life is the light, not our associationsBelievers must not boast in their church association or doctrine, because it is our actual life that serves as the light.
What did you do with Matthew 5:48?Jesus commanded his disciples to be perfect as their heavenly Father is perfect, which is a direct command rather than a mere promise.Matthew 5:48
Missing the narrow path by ignoring ScriptureFailing to take a word from Jesus seriously and letting it slip by causes a believer to miss the straight and narrow path.
Discovering truth by the sweat of your browJust as God told Adam he would get bread by the sweat of his brow, believers must seriously study Scripture to get spiritual bread.
Comparing Scripture with ScriptureThere is an answer to everything hard to understand in the Bible, and God reveals it to those willing to compare scripture with scripture.
