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Against such things there is no law. Flesh vs. Spirit. Freedom in Christ From sin – John 8:31-34 From the Law of Moses – Romans 7:6 From the traditions of men – Galatians 4:9 Christ desires that we be free – Galatians 5:1 Freedom is not license
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Flesh vs. Spirit • Freedom in Christ • From sin – John 8:31-34 • From the Law of Moses – Romans 7:6 • From the traditions of men – Galatians 4:9 • Christ desires that we be free – Galatians 5:1 • Freedom is not license • Lusts of the flesh can bring destruction- Gal. 5:13-15 • We must walk in the Spirit – Galatians 5:16
The Spirit and Flesh Are Opposites • At war with one another for our soul • A Christian must serve one or the other • Following the flesh will enslave – Romans 7:14-23 • With the Spirit, we can defeat the flesh • Romans 8:12-14
If Led By the Spirit, Not Under Law • The Law • Reveals sin – Galatians 3:19; Romans 3:20 • Condemns the sinner – Romans 3:19 • Under a state of condemnation • The Law does not provide forgiveness • The Law provides condemnation • Those walking in the Spirit are not under condemnation • The Spirit has revealed the gospel • Freedom from condemnation – Romans 8:1 • Freedom from the law of sin and death – Rom. 8:2; 6:17-18 • Made possible by sacrifice of Christ – Roman 8:3-4
Those Who Fulfill the Lusts of the Flesh Will Not Inherit the Kingdom • The Kingdom of Heaven • Spoken of by Christ – Matthew 25:34 • Looked forward to by Paul – 2 Timothy 4:18 • Referred to by Peter – 2 Peter 1:10-11 • A double warning from Paul – Galatians 5:21 • No inheritance in the Kingdom of God • Galatians 5:21; Ephesians 5:5 • The wrath of God will come upon them • Ephesians 5:6-7
Those Who Are Christ’s Have Crucified The Flesh • In baptism, we die to sin and are crucified with Christ • Romans 6:1-10 • We continue to “crucify self” • Colossians 3:5-11 • If we don’t, there is no hope • Romans 8:13
If We Live In the Spirit,We Must Walk In the Spirit • Our spiritual lives are due to the Holy Spirit • He made known the gospel • John 16:7-13 • 1 Corinthians 2:9-13 • We are renewed by the Holy Spirit • Titus 3:5 • The Spirit gives us new life • Romans 8:11-13 • We must walk in the Spirit • Led by the Spirit – Gal. 5:18; Romans 8:14 • Walking in the Spirit – Galatians 5:25; Romans 8:1-2
Spirit vs. Flesh? • The Spirit and the Flesh are contrary to each other • If one is led by the Spirit, he is not under the law • If one fulfills the lusts of the flesh, he will not inherit the kingdom of God • Those belonging to Christ have crucified the flesh • Since we live in the Spirit, we should also walk in the Spirit
We Reap What We Sow! • Galatians 6:7-8 • 1 Timothy 4:8