Truths I've Learned by Pastor Zac Poonen

In these series of sermons, Pastor Zac Poonen outlines some truths that he has learned in his many years as a Christian.  I was originally going to call this article, "OUCH!" and once you hear the sermon, you will likely know why. 

As always, he has a way of explaining in very straightforward terms key principles of the Christian faith which are sure to feed your spirit and encourage you in the journey.

• God loves us as much as He loves Jesus.
• God delights in honest people.
• God delights in cheerful givers and not things done by compulsion.
• We must treat every human being with dignity.
• Holiness comes by looking on to Jesus.
• What it means to "take up our cross" daily.
• The world's opinions of us - whether good or bad - are fit for the trash can.
• We must be continually filled with the Holy Spirit.
• The test which should be applied to any "truth" is does it make you more free?  Free from the world, from sin, from people, from tradition, etc.
• This world's values are the opposite of God's values.
• Nobody can harm us except we ourselves.
• Knowing God intimately is the secret to being strong.
• God has a solution for every single problem you have.
• God has got a perfect plan for each of our lives.
• The new covenant is far superior to the old covenant.  What was external in the old becomes inward in the new.
• We will be rejected and persecuted by the world.
• There is no pre-tribulation rapture.
• God will supply all of your needs.
• We must receive all whom God has received.