1) We are encouraged to pray, making petitions (praying for our own needs) and offering prayer (worship and adoration), and intercession (praying on the behalf of others) and prayers of thanksgiving for all people.
2) We are to pray for those in positions of authority (kings, presidents, senators, congress persons, governors, mayors, bosses, supervisors) over us, so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives; living in a godly and worshipful way.
3) Living in a godly and respectful way pleases God, who is our Savior.
4) God desires that all people would be saved and come to know the truth about salvation.
5) There is only one true and living God.
6) There is only one mediator between God and man (people). The mediator is the man (person) Christ Jesus.
7) He sacrificed Himself and died for all people, to free us all from sin. This message is good news for every generation.
8) We are encouraged to pray everywhere, with our hands lifted in submission to God. We are to put aside all anger and disagreement we have with people before we pray.
9) Women are encouraged to show their beauty; dressing in appropriate clothing for a Christian woman that is modest and respectable.
10) A Christian woman’s beauty is shown in what she does; not by what she wears.
11) A woman that loves God will consider what pleases Him. This is proper.
12) Women are encouraged to learn in silence and submission.
13) Women in the first century church were not allowed to teach or have a position of authority over a man. The reason for this was mainly cultural. The women were expected to be silent.
14) This is the order of creation; Adam was formed first, then Eve.
15) Adam was not misled; however, Eve was misled and sinned.
16) However, the man and the woman will be saved by the birth of the child (Jesus Christ); and by living lives in faith, love and holiness.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Keys of Truth: First Timothy (Chapter 1)
Paul's two letters to Timothy, along with Titus and Philemon, are unique in the New Testament. They were written to individuals rather than to churches. The first three of these letters are commonly called the "pastoral letters." This is because 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus were written to instruct young leaders about how to carry out their traveling ministries. Even so, about 10 percent of the material in these letters has to do with church organization or program. Paul concentrates most of his advice in two areas: These young leaders are to urge the churches to maintain purity of doctrine and lifestyle.
Paul's first letter to Timothy was apparently written during that imprisonment in Rome with which the Book of Acts concludes. Most believe that Paul was released from this imprisonment, went off on another preaching mission, and was subsequently arrested and taken to Rome again. Paul's second letter to Timothy was written during this second imprisonment, which the apostle did not survive. Eusebius, an early church historian, reports that "Paul is said, after having defended himself, to have set forth again upon the ministry of preaching, and to have entered the city [Rome] a second time, and to have ended his life by martyrdom. While then a prisoner, he wrote the second epistle to Timothy, in which he both mentions his first defense, and his impending death."
It is clear from several references within these letters, as well as testimony of history, that the Pastoral Epistles date from near the end of the Apostolic Age. Only the letters of John may be later in origin. Thus the pastorals reflect the growing hostility of many in the Roman world to the church and the dangers a developed faith continues to face today.
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"Church" Organization
Scripture traces a fascinating evolution of church organization. In Jerusalem, the church was led by the apostles and by elders. When a crisis arrived, the apostles led the church to elect "deacons," who worked out and supervised a plan to meet the specific need (Acts 6). As the church exploded out of Judea new forms of government emerged. The first Gentile church, located in Antioch, was led by a team which included prophets and teachers (Acts 13). These undoubtedly supervised the life of all the believers who met in the city in small house churches. Paul's missionary journeys pushed the boundaries of the church even further and created fresh organizational needs. Guidance was provided by teams of local elders, chosen for their spiritual maturity by the Christian community and confirmed by the apostles on subsequent visits (Acts 14:23).
Also traveling teachers such as Apollos traveled through the empire, sharing their particular teaching within the cities they visited. Some of these teachers were false teachers, and local prophets and elders were charged with examining their teaching and discerning errors. When Paul wrote the pastorals each city seems to have had its own bishops/elders, plus deacons, who provided special services to the Christian community. Some individuals were fully supported by the church so they could give full time to ministry.
At this stage, leadership teams still supervised the entire community rather than local house churches. Yet by A.D. 115, letters of Ignatius reveal that each local congregation had one bishop, several elders, and several deacons. The church had become more and more highly structured, but perhaps somewhat less dynamic than before.
Timothy
Timothy was a dearly loved companion of the Apostle Paul, who looked on him as a son as well as fellow soldier (1 Tim. 1:2, 18; 2 Tim. 1:2). Timothy was the son of a Jewish mother and Greek father (2 Tim. 1:5). He traveled with Paul on both the second and third missionary journeys and was sent on a number of special missions by the apostle (1 Cor. 4:17; 16:10; Acts 19:22; 2 Cor. 1:1, 19). He was not always successful on his missions.
The sense of a somewhat unimpressive leader is strengthened by Paul's encouragement that Timothy not permit people to "look down on you because you are young" (1 Tim. 4:12). The timid Timothy is also exhorted to be strong and given rather thorough instructions on how to complete his task.
At the same time Timothy is one of the most admirable of the New Testament's "next generation" of Christian leaders. Paul commends him to the Philippians, saying, "I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the Gospel" (Phil. 2:20-22).
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Chapter summary
Paul addresses this letter to Timothy, a young coworker he has sent on a troubleshooting mission to Ephesus (1:1-3a). Timothy's mission: to silence false teaching so that the Gospel's truth might produce its fruit of love (vv. 3b-5). Too many would-be teachers of the law chatter on without knowing what they're talking about. They fail to realize that laws are passed against sins—and thus are irrelevant to the good men who would not break them anyway! (vv. 6-11)
As for Paul, he is eternally thankful that God saves sinners and transforms them into His servants (vv. 12-15). In fact, Paul sees himself as history's clearest example that God's mercy reaches the worst of sinners, a source of hope for others wanting to believe and receive eternal life (v. 16). No wonder Paul breaks out in a doxology of praise! (v. 17)
As for Timothy, he must hold on to faith and a good conscience and so fulfill his promise (vv. 18-20).
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Keys of Truth
1) As we obey God, our confidence in Jesus Christ should be increased.
2) We must be genuine in our faith in order to experience God’s grace, mercy, and peace.
3) We must beware of false teachers.
4) There teaching is full of traditions and endless family history; the plan of God is not promoted, which centers in faith.
5) The love of God flows from a pure heart, from a clear conscience and from a sincere faith.
6) We should focus on the development of godly character, and leave behind useless discussion.
7) We should sincerely desire to understand God’s word.
8) The Law of Moses was given for the benefit of the lawbreakers and rebels; for the ungodly and sinners. These people considered nothing holy or sacred. They desired to kill their fathers, mothers, and others.
9) These laws were intended for people involved in sexual sins, for people involved in perversion, for liars, and anything that wars against the truth.
10) The teachings of Moses were intended to be used in agreement with the Gospel, that contains the glory of God.
11) When God chooses you for a purpose, He will strengthen you for His purpose.
12) God has mercy on us when we do things because of our unbelief.
13) God is kind to us, and because of His kindness we come to faith and develop the love of Jesus Christ for people.
14) This statement is one of truth and should be accepted; Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners.
15) The mercy that God shows us, also demonstrates His patience.
16) Worship and glory belong forever to God.
17) Our faith should be the guide for our conscience.
18) Those that dishonor God should be turned over to Satan, so that they can learn a lesson. Don’t dishonor God.
Paul's first letter to Timothy was apparently written during that imprisonment in Rome with which the Book of Acts concludes. Most believe that Paul was released from this imprisonment, went off on another preaching mission, and was subsequently arrested and taken to Rome again. Paul's second letter to Timothy was written during this second imprisonment, which the apostle did not survive. Eusebius, an early church historian, reports that "Paul is said, after having defended himself, to have set forth again upon the ministry of preaching, and to have entered the city [Rome] a second time, and to have ended his life by martyrdom. While then a prisoner, he wrote the second epistle to Timothy, in which he both mentions his first defense, and his impending death."
It is clear from several references within these letters, as well as testimony of history, that the Pastoral Epistles date from near the end of the Apostolic Age. Only the letters of John may be later in origin. Thus the pastorals reflect the growing hostility of many in the Roman world to the church and the dangers a developed faith continues to face today.
________________________________________
"Church" Organization
Scripture traces a fascinating evolution of church organization. In Jerusalem, the church was led by the apostles and by elders. When a crisis arrived, the apostles led the church to elect "deacons," who worked out and supervised a plan to meet the specific need (Acts 6). As the church exploded out of Judea new forms of government emerged. The first Gentile church, located in Antioch, was led by a team which included prophets and teachers (Acts 13). These undoubtedly supervised the life of all the believers who met in the city in small house churches. Paul's missionary journeys pushed the boundaries of the church even further and created fresh organizational needs. Guidance was provided by teams of local elders, chosen for their spiritual maturity by the Christian community and confirmed by the apostles on subsequent visits (Acts 14:23).
Also traveling teachers such as Apollos traveled through the empire, sharing their particular teaching within the cities they visited. Some of these teachers were false teachers, and local prophets and elders were charged with examining their teaching and discerning errors. When Paul wrote the pastorals each city seems to have had its own bishops/elders, plus deacons, who provided special services to the Christian community. Some individuals were fully supported by the church so they could give full time to ministry.
At this stage, leadership teams still supervised the entire community rather than local house churches. Yet by A.D. 115, letters of Ignatius reveal that each local congregation had one bishop, several elders, and several deacons. The church had become more and more highly structured, but perhaps somewhat less dynamic than before.
Timothy
Timothy was a dearly loved companion of the Apostle Paul, who looked on him as a son as well as fellow soldier (1 Tim. 1:2, 18; 2 Tim. 1:2). Timothy was the son of a Jewish mother and Greek father (2 Tim. 1:5). He traveled with Paul on both the second and third missionary journeys and was sent on a number of special missions by the apostle (1 Cor. 4:17; 16:10; Acts 19:22; 2 Cor. 1:1, 19). He was not always successful on his missions.
The sense of a somewhat unimpressive leader is strengthened by Paul's encouragement that Timothy not permit people to "look down on you because you are young" (1 Tim. 4:12). The timid Timothy is also exhorted to be strong and given rather thorough instructions on how to complete his task.
At the same time Timothy is one of the most admirable of the New Testament's "next generation" of Christian leaders. Paul commends him to the Philippians, saying, "I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the Gospel" (Phil. 2:20-22).
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Chapter summary
Paul addresses this letter to Timothy, a young coworker he has sent on a troubleshooting mission to Ephesus (1:1-3a). Timothy's mission: to silence false teaching so that the Gospel's truth might produce its fruit of love (vv. 3b-5). Too many would-be teachers of the law chatter on without knowing what they're talking about. They fail to realize that laws are passed against sins—and thus are irrelevant to the good men who would not break them anyway! (vv. 6-11)
As for Paul, he is eternally thankful that God saves sinners and transforms them into His servants (vv. 12-15). In fact, Paul sees himself as history's clearest example that God's mercy reaches the worst of sinners, a source of hope for others wanting to believe and receive eternal life (v. 16). No wonder Paul breaks out in a doxology of praise! (v. 17)
As for Timothy, he must hold on to faith and a good conscience and so fulfill his promise (vv. 18-20).
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Keys of Truth
1) As we obey God, our confidence in Jesus Christ should be increased.
2) We must be genuine in our faith in order to experience God’s grace, mercy, and peace.
3) We must beware of false teachers.
4) There teaching is full of traditions and endless family history; the plan of God is not promoted, which centers in faith.
5) The love of God flows from a pure heart, from a clear conscience and from a sincere faith.
6) We should focus on the development of godly character, and leave behind useless discussion.
7) We should sincerely desire to understand God’s word.
8) The Law of Moses was given for the benefit of the lawbreakers and rebels; for the ungodly and sinners. These people considered nothing holy or sacred. They desired to kill their fathers, mothers, and others.
9) These laws were intended for people involved in sexual sins, for people involved in perversion, for liars, and anything that wars against the truth.
10) The teachings of Moses were intended to be used in agreement with the Gospel, that contains the glory of God.
11) When God chooses you for a purpose, He will strengthen you for His purpose.
12) God has mercy on us when we do things because of our unbelief.
13) God is kind to us, and because of His kindness we come to faith and develop the love of Jesus Christ for people.
14) This statement is one of truth and should be accepted; Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners.
15) The mercy that God shows us, also demonstrates His patience.
16) Worship and glory belong forever to God.
17) Our faith should be the guide for our conscience.
18) Those that dishonor God should be turned over to Satan, so that they can learn a lesson. Don’t dishonor God.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Hindrances to the Holy Spirit
Hindrances to the Holy Spirit’s power in and upon us:
1) Pride – satisfaction of self; a feeling of superiority.
2) Selfishness – looking after our own desires.
3) Ambition – a desire for success at any cost.
4) Self seeking – interest in gaining an advantage over others, not in sharing or cooperating.
If we are full of pride and conceit, and ambition and self seeking, and pleasure and the world, there is no room for the Spirit of God. Many of us are praying for God to fill us with His Spirit, when we are actually already full of something else.
There must be an emptying before there can be a filling; and when the heart is turned upside down, and everything is turned out that is contrary to God; then the Spirit of God will come and fill us with the glory (presence) of God.
1) Pride – satisfaction of self; a feeling of superiority.
2) Selfishness – looking after our own desires.
3) Ambition – a desire for success at any cost.
4) Self seeking – interest in gaining an advantage over others, not in sharing or cooperating.
If we are full of pride and conceit, and ambition and self seeking, and pleasure and the world, there is no room for the Spirit of God. Many of us are praying for God to fill us with His Spirit, when we are actually already full of something else.
There must be an emptying before there can be a filling; and when the heart is turned upside down, and everything is turned out that is contrary to God; then the Spirit of God will come and fill us with the glory (presence) of God.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Live In God's Power
Some people look at the Christian life and say, "I couldn't begin to live that way and hold to those standards. It is too hard!" This is true. It is not hard to be a Christian—it is impossible (that is without the help of the Holy Spirit). You see, God has given you power to live the Christian life. The moment you asked Jesus Christ into your heart, he gave you the gift of his Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit not only takes up residence in your heart, but he empowers you to live a holy life and to be an effective witness for Jesus Christ.
The Holy Spirit's power is much like an investment. You need to draw upon his power daily to live out your faith. To find out more about how the Holy Spirit can empower and strengthen your Christian walk, look up the following passages of Scripture.
1. God's Spirit Will Guide You. The Holy Spirit will help you understand the truths of Scripture and the character of God.
(see John 16:13-15)
2. God's Spirit Will Empower Your Witness. The Holy Spirit will give you greater courage and an increased ability to share your faith.
(see Acts 1:8)
3. God's Spirit Will Encourage You to Be Obedient. You will have a Holy Spirit inspired desire to obey God's commands
(see Ezekiel 36:26-27)
4. God's Spirit Will Help You Overcome Sin. Sin will no longer have the power over you it had before you accepted Christ into your life.
(see Romans 8:9-14)
A) God's Spirit Will Guide You
Read John 16:13-15
The work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian is multidimensional. We are told that, among other things, the Holy Spirit "speaks to us deep in our hearts and tells us that we are God's children" (Romans 8:16). In this passage, we see that the Holy Spirit serves as a teacher and a guide.
The Holy Spirit Will Help Us Understand the Bible. Before you became a Christian, understanding the Bible may have been like walking around with blinders on. But those "blinders" you once had were taken off, so to speak. when the Holy Spirit took up residence in your heart. The Holy Spirit teaches you the truth of the Scripture, helping you grasp hard-to-understand passages.
The Holy Spirit Will Reveal More and More about God and Jesus.
The Bible makes it abundantly clear that one of the primary roles of the Holy Spirit is to glorify Christ. The moment you invited Jesus into your heart, God's Spirit began to help you grasp the awesome, praiseworthy attributes of Jesus. Those who do not have a personal relationship with Christ cannot see or understand the full glory of God, because they do not have the Holy Spirit's assistance.
The Holy Spirit wants to be actively involved in your life, helping you grow in the knowledge of God and his Word so that you can better understand God's will for your life. Every time you open the Bible, pray for the Holy Spirit to show you how the passages you read can apply to your life.
B) God's Spirit Will Empower Your Witness
Read Acts 1:8
One of the greatest things the Holy Spirit wants to do in the life of the believer is empower his or her witness. The word for power in this verse comes from the Greek word dunamis, from which we get the words dynamite, dynamic, and dynamo. God didn't give us the power of the Holy Spirit to feel something, but to accomplish something.
Sometimes the Holy Spirit's power acts like dynamite in our lives, blasting us with zeal, jolting us out of complacency, and motivating us to greater spiritual growth. At other times God's Spirit is like a dynamic, generating power that will help us live from day to day at a level we could not achieve on our own.
We need to remember the encouraging words the apostle Paul gave to young Timothy: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline" (2 Tim. 1:7).
Are you timid in your witness for Christ? Is it hard for you to speak up for what you believe? Then you need to tap in to that power he has made available to you through his Spirit. God's Holy Spirit will give you an added dimension of boldness, power, and persuasiveness in your witness that you have never experienced before.
C) God's Spirit Will Encourage You to Be Obedient
Read Ezekiel 36:26-27
As a new believer, you may be wondering if your old lifestyle will lure you away from the Lord you love. Make no mistake about it: You will be tempted to do some of the things you have now tried to put out of your life. But you don't have to give in to those temptations. In fact, this passage should encourage you.
You see, God has already performed "heart surgery" on you, so to speak. To keep that new heart healthy and strong, he has given you an in-house physician: the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit will not only fill your heart with a love for God, but he will also help you to obey God's commands and follow the principles found in the Bible. So when those temptations come your way—and they will—ask the Holy Spirit to give your heart a checkup and any necessary maintenance. And he will.
D) God's Spirit Will Help You Overcome Sin
Read Romans 8:9-14
This powerful passage of Scripture contains some critical truths we need to know about letting the Holy Spirit lead our lives.
Remember, once you became a Christian, God gave you his Holy Spirit to help you live out your faith, guide your steps, empower your witness, and, as this passage attests, overcome sin. Look at four key points the apostle Paul makes here:
1. You Are Controlled by a New Nature. Your old, sinful nature will still try to get a hand on the steering wheel. But now your new nature is in the driver's seat, and your old nature has become like an annoying backseat driver. You can either give in to your old nature's nagging bad directions, or you can ignore it and let the Holy Spirit direct your path.
2. Even Though You Will Face Physical Death, You Will Not Face Spiritual Death. As a believer, physical death is simply a transition to eternal life in heaven. You have been spared from spiritual death, which leads to everlasting torment and hell (see Rev. 21:8). This important fact should reassure you when the devil tries to throw doubts your way.
3. The Same Spirit of God That Raised Jesus from the Dead Resides in You. Did you catch that? The Holy Spirit, who had the power to raise Jesus from the dead, now lives in you! If that is indeed true—and God's Word says it is—just think of the supernatural power you now have in your life to resist sin!
4. We Do Not Have to Give In to Our Sinful Nature and Urges. Paul wasn't talking about New Year's resolutions here. If we try to live a morally upright, godly life in our own strength, we will fail—and fail miserably. But, if we rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to help us, we will be overcomers.
The Holy Spirit's power is much like an investment. You need to draw upon his power daily to live out your faith. To find out more about how the Holy Spirit can empower and strengthen your Christian walk, look up the following passages of Scripture.
1. God's Spirit Will Guide You. The Holy Spirit will help you understand the truths of Scripture and the character of God.
(see John 16:13-15)
2. God's Spirit Will Empower Your Witness. The Holy Spirit will give you greater courage and an increased ability to share your faith.
(see Acts 1:8)
3. God's Spirit Will Encourage You to Be Obedient. You will have a Holy Spirit inspired desire to obey God's commands
(see Ezekiel 36:26-27)
4. God's Spirit Will Help You Overcome Sin. Sin will no longer have the power over you it had before you accepted Christ into your life.
(see Romans 8:9-14)
A) God's Spirit Will Guide You
Read John 16:13-15
The work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian is multidimensional. We are told that, among other things, the Holy Spirit "speaks to us deep in our hearts and tells us that we are God's children" (Romans 8:16). In this passage, we see that the Holy Spirit serves as a teacher and a guide.
The Holy Spirit Will Help Us Understand the Bible. Before you became a Christian, understanding the Bible may have been like walking around with blinders on. But those "blinders" you once had were taken off, so to speak. when the Holy Spirit took up residence in your heart. The Holy Spirit teaches you the truth of the Scripture, helping you grasp hard-to-understand passages.
The Holy Spirit Will Reveal More and More about God and Jesus.
The Bible makes it abundantly clear that one of the primary roles of the Holy Spirit is to glorify Christ. The moment you invited Jesus into your heart, God's Spirit began to help you grasp the awesome, praiseworthy attributes of Jesus. Those who do not have a personal relationship with Christ cannot see or understand the full glory of God, because they do not have the Holy Spirit's assistance.
The Holy Spirit wants to be actively involved in your life, helping you grow in the knowledge of God and his Word so that you can better understand God's will for your life. Every time you open the Bible, pray for the Holy Spirit to show you how the passages you read can apply to your life.
B) God's Spirit Will Empower Your Witness
Read Acts 1:8
One of the greatest things the Holy Spirit wants to do in the life of the believer is empower his or her witness. The word for power in this verse comes from the Greek word dunamis, from which we get the words dynamite, dynamic, and dynamo. God didn't give us the power of the Holy Spirit to feel something, but to accomplish something.
Sometimes the Holy Spirit's power acts like dynamite in our lives, blasting us with zeal, jolting us out of complacency, and motivating us to greater spiritual growth. At other times God's Spirit is like a dynamic, generating power that will help us live from day to day at a level we could not achieve on our own.
We need to remember the encouraging words the apostle Paul gave to young Timothy: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline" (2 Tim. 1:7).
Are you timid in your witness for Christ? Is it hard for you to speak up for what you believe? Then you need to tap in to that power he has made available to you through his Spirit. God's Holy Spirit will give you an added dimension of boldness, power, and persuasiveness in your witness that you have never experienced before.
C) God's Spirit Will Encourage You to Be Obedient
Read Ezekiel 36:26-27
As a new believer, you may be wondering if your old lifestyle will lure you away from the Lord you love. Make no mistake about it: You will be tempted to do some of the things you have now tried to put out of your life. But you don't have to give in to those temptations. In fact, this passage should encourage you.
You see, God has already performed "heart surgery" on you, so to speak. To keep that new heart healthy and strong, he has given you an in-house physician: the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit will not only fill your heart with a love for God, but he will also help you to obey God's commands and follow the principles found in the Bible. So when those temptations come your way—and they will—ask the Holy Spirit to give your heart a checkup and any necessary maintenance. And he will.
D) God's Spirit Will Help You Overcome Sin
Read Romans 8:9-14
This powerful passage of Scripture contains some critical truths we need to know about letting the Holy Spirit lead our lives.
Remember, once you became a Christian, God gave you his Holy Spirit to help you live out your faith, guide your steps, empower your witness, and, as this passage attests, overcome sin. Look at four key points the apostle Paul makes here:
1. You Are Controlled by a New Nature. Your old, sinful nature will still try to get a hand on the steering wheel. But now your new nature is in the driver's seat, and your old nature has become like an annoying backseat driver. You can either give in to your old nature's nagging bad directions, or you can ignore it and let the Holy Spirit direct your path.
2. Even Though You Will Face Physical Death, You Will Not Face Spiritual Death. As a believer, physical death is simply a transition to eternal life in heaven. You have been spared from spiritual death, which leads to everlasting torment and hell (see Rev. 21:8). This important fact should reassure you when the devil tries to throw doubts your way.
3. The Same Spirit of God That Raised Jesus from the Dead Resides in You. Did you catch that? The Holy Spirit, who had the power to raise Jesus from the dead, now lives in you! If that is indeed true—and God's Word says it is—just think of the supernatural power you now have in your life to resist sin!
4. We Do Not Have to Give In to Our Sinful Nature and Urges. Paul wasn't talking about New Year's resolutions here. If we try to live a morally upright, godly life in our own strength, we will fail—and fail miserably. But, if we rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to help us, we will be overcomers.
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