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Description

You are not in the flesh if the Spirit of God dwells within you.

Scripture Texts

Romans 8:9-11

Main Points or Ideas

  1. Verse 9 - Three Descriptive Phrases for the Holy Spirit
    • John 14:16-21, 28 - The trinity and Jesus; Authority does not diminish the personhood
    • Colossians 2 - fullness of the Godhead
  1. Verse 10 - If Christ is in you; death and life
    • Galatians 2:20 - Christ in you
    • 1 Corinthians 6 - living temples for the Spirit
    • Be extremely careful to do what the Lord would have you do
  1. Verse 11 - The Spirit who raised Christ dwells in you
    • He moves us to our future (11b)
    • Spirit gives life and change to our mortal bodies

Conclusion

Because of the Spirit, you will have resurrected life one day (Romans 8:12-13).