The Three Deaths Every Christian Must Embrace to Truly Live
What does Jesus really mean when He says we must lose our life to find it? In this message, Pastor John at Treasure Top unpacks three things every follower of Christ must die TO so they can truly die FOR the one thing that matters — Jesus Christ Himself.
This is the radical call of Christian discipleship: a complete reordering of allegiance that leads from self-destruction to abundant, eternal life.
In this episode you'll discover:
* Die to Self — Why a life centered on your own comfort, reputation, and ambition will ultimately destroy the very life you're trying to protect (Matthew 16:24-25)
* Die to the Flesh — How to walk in the character of Christ instead of chasing what feels good in the moment, and why making "no provision for the flesh" is essential to genuine faith (Romans 13:13-14; Matthew 5:27-28)
* Die to the World — Why gaining everything this world offers is worthless if you forfeit your soul, and how to start valuing what God values (Matthew 16:26)
"When we come to the end of self, we come to the beginning of Christ." - Charles Spurgeon
God uses seasons of brokenness (job loss, bankruptcy, addiction, sickness, divorce) to become the very moments He uses to draw us into a life of surrender.
The episode closes with an invitation to anyone feeling the stirring of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from John 16:8 and the Greek word for "convict" (elencho), Pastor John explains how the Holy Spirit works as a prosecuting attorney to expose sin and draw hearts to Christ — and how you can respond by repenting of your sins, asking forgiveness for your sins, and inviting Jesus to be your Lord and Savior.
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