Faith and Worship
Faith and Worship2
Epistle 164
By George Fox0MAT 18:202CO 2:15COL 1:18HEB 2:14HEB 10:241JN 3:8George Fox emphasizes the importance of gathering in the power of the Lord, encouraging believers to meet regularly and provoke one another to love and good works. He stresses that true edification, life, and peace come from being united in Christ, who is the head of the church and the source of eternal life. Fox urges the community to be established in their faith, demonstrating a steadfastness that reflects God's glory and serves as a blessing to others. He reassures them that their worship and truth are already found in Christ, who overcomes all that causes suffering. Ultimately, he calls for a deep connection with the Lord, who reigns above all and provides life everlasting.
(Beauty for Ashes) 3. the Pathway to the Christ-Life (Ii) : Being Emptied
By Zac Poonen0PHP 2:5Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of being emptied of self to truly embrace the Christ-life, drawing parallels between the lives of Paul and Abraham. He illustrates that true faith and worship require a relinquishing of self-sufficiency, as seen in Abraham's journey of trusting God for a son and his willingness to sacrifice Isaac. Poonen highlights that God's blessings are not just for personal gain but are meant to flow through us to others, and that our service must stem from dependence on the Holy Spirit rather than human effort. The sermon calls believers to recognize their impotence without God and to offer everything, including their most cherished gifts, back to Him in worship. Ultimately, Poonen challenges the congregation to embrace the cross as the pathway to spiritual power and fulfillment in their lives.