When faced with an issue concerning which we are unsure as to whether it is God's will or not, it is good for us to ask ourselves twelve questions. As we answer these questions honestly, it will become increasingly clear to us what the will of God is.
Is it contrary to any of the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, or to the spirit of the New Testament, as far as I know? (2 Timothy 3:16, 17)
Is it something I can do with a clear conscience? (1 John 3:21)
Is it something I can do for the glory of God? (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Is it something I can do in fellowship with Jesus? (Colossians 3:17)
Can I ask God to bless me as I do it? (2 Corinthians 9:8)
Will my doing it blunt my spiritual edge in any way? (2 Timothy 2:15)
Will it be spiritually profitable and edifying, to the best of my knowledge? (1 Corinthians 6:12; 10:23)
Would I be happy if I were found doing it at the moment when Jesus returns to earth? (1 John 2:28)
What do wiser and more mature brothers think about it? (Proverbs 11:14; 15:22; 24:6)
Will my doing it bring dishonour to God's Name or ruin my testimony, if others know about it? (Romans 2:24; 2 Corinthians 8:21)
Will my doing it cause others to stumble, if they know about it? (Romans 14:13; 1 Corinthians 8:9).
Do I feel free in my spirit to do it? (1 John 2:27)
(Look up the Scripture references and meditate on them).
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Zac Poonen ( - Present)
God called brother Zac Poonen to a new work early on in his Christian experience. The movement is now called Christian Fellowship Churches where the New Covenant of New Testament Christianity is clearly preached.Brother Zac Poonen has written 25 books most of them being on the deeper Christian life. Many of these have been translated into a number of languages and have been circulated widely around the world. He clearly and passionately shares the narrow way of Christian discipleship that is neglected by so many modern preachers.
Recommends these books by Zac Poonen:
Through The Bible by Zac Poonen
The Final Triumph-A verse by verse study of the book of Revelation by Zac Poonen
Beauty for Ashes by Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen is a former Indian Naval Officer who has been in full time ministry in India for nearly 50 years as a Bible teacher and preacher. He holds responsibility for a number of churches in India and abroad. He currently pastors the Christian Fellowship Church in Bangalore, Karnataka.
He has written more than 25 books and numerous articles in English - which have been translated into many Indian and foreign languages. His messages are available on audio and video format.
Like the other elders in his church, Zac Poonen also supports himself and his family through what he describes as "tent-making" and does not receive any salary for his services. He does not receive any royalties for any of his books, CDs or DVDs, that are published by Christian Fellowship Centre, Bangalore.