Exodus 20:1-17
Romans 7:7-8:1
Introduction/Review
Theme: If we are filled with the Spirit; then we must also walk in step with the Spirit, while mortifying the works of the flesh.
Regeneration on the Conflict between the Flesh/Spirit (Vs 17)
The Spirit/Flesh is like Oil/Water
The Definition of the Spirit
The Definition of the Flesh
"'The body,' then [refers] to that corruption and depravity of our natures whereof the body, in a great part, is the seat and instrument, the very members of the body being made servants unto unrighteousness thereby [...] it may [...] express the whole person considered as corrupted, and the seat of lusts and distempered affections." -John Owen
The Conflict of the Spirit and the Flesh (Rom 7:15-20)
Application: We can take comfort in the reality that our struggle with the flesh is part of the normal Christian life
The Victory of the Flesh over the Spirit (Vs 18,16)
Being let by the Spirit and Justification (Vs 18)
Walking in the Spirit and Sanctification (Vs 16)
Israel missed the Grace being offered in their Worship (Vs 23-24; 29:13)
Application: The Spirit will have the victory over the flesh; therefore we must "walk" in the means of grace.
The Necessity of Actively Mortifying the Flesh (Vs 16B)
The Necessity of Repentance
The Necessity of "Amputation" (Matthew 5:30)
Application: We are to subdue the flesh under the Spirit, and that will happen as we walk in the Spirit |
