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Introduction:
The spiritual life is not something we contrive, but it is something that God gives.
The Position of a Spiritual Christian
A Statement of Ownership
Verse 24 says, “They that are Christ’s,” meaning “they that belong to Christ.”
We are purchased by Christ.
We are in Christ.
(A Statement of Ownership)
A Statement of Position
A position of victory
Although former influences like the old man and the world still existed, they no longer dominated the Apostle Paul.
A position of finality
Paul explains that everyone who belongs to Christ Jesus by faith in Him has crucified the flesh.
Paul is saying that the flesh has been executed.
But how could that be in light of what he just said in this chapter about believers having a constant war with the ever-present flesh?
This passage looks back to the cross, the time at which the death of the flesh was actually accomplished.
Illustration:
Like a chicken with its head cut off, the flesh has been dealt a death blow, however it continues to flop around the barnyard of earth until the last nerve is stilled.
(The Position of a Spiritual Christian)
The Prompting of a Spiritual Christian
He Lives in the Spirit
We are in the flesh geographically, but not spiritually.
Spiritually, we are “in Christ.”
This is our standing or position, and it does not change.
(He Lives in the Spirit)
He is Led of the Spirit
If we are led by the Holy Spirit, then we don’t need to be under the law because the Spirit will guide us in what is righteous, good, and true.
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(He is Led of the Spirit)
He Walks in the Spirit
A guided walk
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A worthy walk
Quote — Watch out for any ministry or person who claims to be led by the Holy Spirit but acts contrary to the Word of God.
And beware of any movement or group whose focus is the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit points not to Himself but to Jesus Christ.
— George Sweeting
(The Position of a Spiritual Christian)
(The Prompting of a Spiritual Christian)
The Practice of a Spiritual Christian
Quote — When led of the Spirit, the child of God must be as ready to wait as to go, as prepared to be silent as to speak.
— Lewis Sperry Chafer
Humble
Forgive one another.
Rejoice for others.
Don’t hold offenses.
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If we are not to be provoking one another, we should be helping one another.
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Conclusion:
Christians who walk in the Spirit will fulfill their responsibilities toward God and man.
It is important for us to remember that if we walk in the flesh, we cannot and will not bear the fruit of the Spirit.
When God’s Spirit prompts our heart to move on His behalf or to rid ourselves of sin, we must not ignore Him.
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