Romans 8:1-17
1) We are a new creation in Jesus Christ, through life in the Holy Spirit.
a) Water Baptism is an outward expression of an inward decision to yield to God’s plan of salvation. He gives us a new nature in Christ and does not try to repair the old one.
b) The Holy Spirit empowers the believer in Christ to overcome the controlling nature of sin.
c) The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us. The power of the Holy Spirit provides the believer with the ability to live a life of faith and obedience to Jesus Christ.
2) There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who pursue the sinful desires of the flesh and those who are led by the Holy Spirit.
a) There is extreme confusion in the mind of a Christian that is trying to live according to both the spirit and the flesh.
b) We need to wage war against those things that would limit God’s purpose and destiny for our lives.
c) The sin nature is always striving to regain control of the mind and of the will of the believer. Paul uses war language when describing this battle (“Fight the good fight of faith,” I Timothy 6: 11-16).
3) The will of the Holy Spirit is always aligned with the Truth of the Bible. He is the author of the book.
a) The Holy Spirit surfaces this truth in our minds and He gives us the words to say at the right time. He is the one that empowers the believer with a bold witness to the transformational power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
b) The conviction power of the Holy Spirit draws us towards repentance of sins and draws us closer to the righteousness of Christ. Satan attempts to use the guilt of sin to separate us from the love of Christ and plunge us into despair and bondage.
c) We are what God’s word says about us. The Holy Spirit will confirm this truth in our hearts and strengthen our faith in Christ.
Discussion question: What are the differences between self confidence and Godly Confidence?
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