COIMBATORE CONFERENCE - Session 2 - 11.45 AM to 1.00 PM | Zac Poonen.

Zac PoonenOctober 26, 20131h 7mWatch on YouTube

This is a live broadcast of the Coimbatore Conference (with Tamil Translation) - from Christian Fellowship Church, Coimbatore on 26th October 2013. Theme : Building Godly families and the Church

Summary

The speaker discusses the inadequacy of the old covenant and the law to truly change humanity, comparing it to trying to repair an old, irreparable car. He emphasizes that true transformation requires recognizing one's inherent sinfulness and accepting that the old self must be crucified with Christ. Furthermore, he stresses the necessity of daily self-denial—choosing the 'way of death to self' every day—and actively seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit, distinguishing this divine life from merely 'good' living.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Why the Old Covenant was flawedThe shallow state of Christianity today stems from a failure to realize that the new covenant has completely replaced the old. The first covenant had fault not because God made a mistake, but because it could not make man perfect.

The purpose of the lawThe law was given to convince man of his incurable spiritual sickness so he would realize he cannot fix himself by his own hard work or good intentions.

The necessity of death for the old manJust like a broken-down scooter that cannot be repaired and must be scrapped, the adamic nature is so thoroughly corrupted that it cannot be improved and must be crucified with Christ.

The difference between a good life and a divine lifeTrying to improve oneself through willpower is like a well-trained dog trying to become a human; true divine life only comes through the Holy Spirit.

The final miracle of JesusJesus letting the disciples catch fish only after a night of failed labor illustrates that all human efforts to live the Christian life on your own will yield nothing.

Romans 7 and the wretched manThe law highlights our inability to keep God's commands, especially the final one against coveting, driving us to cry out like the apostle Paul as wretched men needing deliverance.

What the law could not do, God didGod accomplished what the law could not by introducing the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus, which frees us from the law of sin and death.

Refusing to defend ourselvesUnlike Adam who blamed his wife for his sin, a true follower of Christ takes responsibility and refuses to defend or justify themselves.

The danger of proving ourselves righteous to menA major problem in married life and faith is wanting to appear righteous before men rather than before God, which is a mark of Pharisaism.

What Satan knows and what only God knowsWhile Satan can observe our external and private actions, he cannot read our inner thoughts, motives, or attitudes, which are known only to God.

How the Holy Spirit convicts usUnlike a harsh accuser or bad father, the Holy Spirit gently convicts us of wrong attitudes and desires, asking for our permission to transform us into the likeness of Jesus.

God's laws written in the mind and heartUnder the new covenant, God writes His laws on our minds to give us a passion for His will, and in our hearts to give us the power and ability to do it.

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