Fixing the Flesh

“So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.” (Romans 8:12–17)

God doesn't want you to your flesh, He wants to you from it.

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Context of Romans 8

What is the “Flesh”?

“So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.” (Romans 8:12)

“For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” (Romans 8:13)

The “Flesh” is our .

Resuce from the Flesh

“For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” (Romans 8:13)

Rescue though Leading

“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14)

Rescue through Calling

“For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,” (Romans 8:15–16)

Further Resources

There are several fantastic books that will help you think and reflect more about what we talked about today.

Celebration of Dicsiplines - by Richard Foster

This fantastic resource walks through the actual practice of spiritual formation through classic spiritual disciplines. It is a wonderful introduction to the ongoing transformation we can experience as followers of Jesus.

Spirit of the Disciplines - by Dallas Willard

I rarely put books in this category, but if I could require any book (other than the Bible, of course) for every person at Lifepoint, it would be this one. So often, we are more interested in acting like Jesus than living like Him. In this book, Willard invites us into the lifelong journey of taking on the lifestyle of Jesus in every day moments.

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