The New Nature

Introduction - Read Psalm 91

Raised

Seek

Set

Hidden

Colossians 3:1–4 (ESV)

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.

For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Raised

“With Christ”

Raised - Elevated. Promoted. Whole new level. Ascended life.

Jesus is Son of God

Jesus saves and justifies

Jesus has secired victory over sin, trials, flesh, and temptation.

Jesus has given us new life

We are NEW CREATIONS 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”

We are not who we were.

He is inexorably (impossible to prevent) changing us more and more into the likeness of Christ.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. 2 Cor. 3:17 “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

Romans 8:13 “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.”

The Great Commission says raise the dead not raise the old man.

You’re better than this.

Seek

“What is above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God”

Seek and you will find

Uzziah was successful as long as he sought God. 2 Chronicles 26:5 “He set himself to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God, and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper.”

Pursue, sacrifice for, and possess the Kingdom. Sacrifice is giving something of lesser value for something of greater value.

Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Ephesians 1:3 (ESV): Spiritual Blessings in Christ

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,

Set

“SET your MIND on what is above, not on the earth.”

MINDSET

what gets your attention

if you can perceive it you can achieve it.

what you believe you’ll receive.

Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee;

Phil 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

Hidden

“With Christ in God”

Can you truly say Christ is my life?

Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

You can't find me. Unapologetically Christlike

I’m under His protection.

Shelter of the Almighty

Umbrella of protection

2. I’m hidden from the enemy. 2 Samuel 22:2-3 “He said, “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.”

Altar call -

There is a shelter here. We are prophetically saying we are abiding under the shelter of the Almighty.