Now that we are “in Christ” we need to understand why we often still feel drawn to sin (this is our flesh). We are now dead to sin, (Romans 6:11; 8:9), but sin still exists in our flesh (Romans 7).
A look at how the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life effects us. And a brief overview of 3 predominate worldviews.
Faith and Reason. “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy,which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.” Colossians 2:8-10
We primarily don’t grow in our relationship with Jesus because of unbelief; we simply don’t believe God will come through for us. In this session we examine this closer and understand that our belief has to change before our behaviors ever will.
There are times in our life where we fall into sinful behavior. What changes in how God relates to us when we sin? The answer may surprise you…..
Drawing the Circle. “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24
Our identity is how we see ourselves. Our behavior is birthed out of our identity. Many people spend time trying to change their behaviors, without ever changing the way they see themselves (their identity). “In Christ” we are not a better version of ourselves, but an entirely new person!
Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” John 5:1-14
Since the Fall of creation we (humanity) have been looking for meaning in all the wrong ways.
FREEDOM IN CHRIST 