Gazing At God： His Love In His Unity
Sandeep Poonen teaches that true Christian holiness is found in the unity of love among the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that believers must value the church as the body purchased by Jesus' blood, embodying this divine love in community.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of adoring God, focusing on the unity, love, submission, and holiness within the Godhead as a model for believers. It highlights the need for believers to be transformed by beholding God's glory, particularly the infinite love that God bestows upon them, leading to a life of obedience and overcoming sin through the assurance of being loved by God. The sermon also stresses the significance of the local church in binding and loosening spiritual authorities, engaging in spiritual warfare, and demonstrating unity, love, and submission as reflections of the Godhead's attributes.
Sermon Outline
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- The importance of the local church as the offensive weapon against the gates of hell
- The blood of Jesus purchased the church as well as redemption
- Christians must value the church as much as their forgiveness
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- The mistake of being only anti-sin without being pro-God
- Holiness redefined as love and unity rather than just sinlessness
- Jesus' example of loving righteousness and hating lawlessness
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- The Trinity as the perfect unity of love to be gazed upon
- Fellowship as the unity of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- The church as a reflection of God's love and unity
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- Believers are complete in Christ, not needing others to complete them
- The church and marriage demonstrate love between complete individuals
- Jesus' new commandment to love one another as He loved us
Key Quotes
“The blood of Jesus is what purchased for God the church.” — Sandeep Poonen
“Holiness means not just no sin, but the unity of love that is the top of the mountain.” — Sandeep Poonen
“Love one another as I have loved you.” — Sandeep Poonen
Application Points
- Value and participate actively in your local church as it is the body purchased by Jesus' blood.
- Cultivate both a hatred of sin and a growing love for God to avoid discouragement and legalism.
- Demonstrate Christlike love in your relationships, reflecting the unity and love of the Trinity.