April 14, 2024
9 However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. 10 If Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. 12 So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— 13 for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
Romans 8:9-14 (NASB1995)
The Idea:
If you are a Christ follower, you have Spirit of God living in you, and that brings an incomprehensible power into your life.
This Power Grows In You, …
I. When You Live Aware That He Dwells in You
9 “However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.
10 If Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness.”
Romans 8:9-10 (NASB1995)
II. When You Realize What He Is Capable Of
“But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. “
Romans 8:11 (NASB1995)
III. When you come under His influence
12 “So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—
13 for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live.”
Romans 8:12-13 (NASB1995)
Invite the Spirit into your life:
1. Offer a daily invitation
2. Stop pushing Him away
3. Learn to Walk in the Spirit
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