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ROMANS life through the Spirit

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Romans Chapter 8 1-17

Life through the Spirit..

Did you know that we are governed by the flesh? And life through the flesh Equals death? Do you want to know how much Jesus loves us? Do you want to know how Jesus Saved us? How many of us have tried to defeat lust or the sin of pride? Unfortunately for us We cannot defeat such sins because our nature is to sin. Our flesh won't allow us to conquersin which in turn leads to condemnation.But there's good news. Jesus Christ has set us free from the law of sin and death.God senthis one and only son to earth in the flesh to crush the flesh for us since we are not capableto do so.before Christ any sin was punishable by death.But? If we submit to the lord and accept him into our lives and believe that Jesus Christ isour lord and Saviour.

As it is Written Romans chapter 8-1-4

Therefore there is now no condemnation forthose who are in Jesus Christ because through christ jesus the law of the spirit whogives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.for what the law waspowerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh god did by sending his ownson in the likeness of sinful flesh as a sin offering

What an amazing God we worship..although we will always fall short of his glory and alwaysfail him he will never fail us the lord humbled himself sent himself down in the form of his son Jesus to save us from the sins of the world because of one word LOVE.However there is a catch. Although its God's Grace and gods grace only that saves usthrough the holy spirit..we must be willing to fully submit ourselves and turn ourselves over to Christ jesus..flesh dictates to flesh The spirit dictates to the spirit if we choose to let the flesh govern our minds then we are only going to desire what the flesh wants? What does the flesh want? It wants us to feel anxious it wants us to feel worried it wants us to scramble and fight for earthly pleasures,materialistic pleasures it creates conflict not just between each other but inour minds..it makes us question who is right or who is wrong it tricks us into thinking we are more than what we are causing us to lack mercy on eachother or forgiveness.Unfortunately life through the flesh equals death. The Spirit cannot work with the flesh as they are against each other. To live our lives governed by the flesh means we have chosento live our lives separate from God which leads to eternal separation.However, what is the opposite to life through the flesh?THE SPIRIT. Life through the Spirit leads to eternal life. to live by the spirit and submit to itsrequests gives us peace.When we live by the spirit we no longer seek what the flesh desires we seek what is unseenthe fruits of the kingdom not the earthly fruits.. We seek God and his righteousness. What are the fruits that are unseen?Love,mercy,forgiveness,wisdom these are just some of the fruits of the kingdom that lead to eternal life. We become detached from the flesh which leads to a detachment from this earthwe no longer seek materialism we no longer worry about tomorrow or 6 months ahead oftime. Anxiety fades away..Satan will always try to meddle in our lives if in fact he will he will go even harder because he knows how powerful you have become through the holy spirit he will try and try but thespirit that lives inside of you will always defeat him he can bark and that's all he can do theflesh belongs to satan but the spirit belongs to god who has already conquered satan sotake heart for Jesus has already conquered the world.

For it is written Romans chapter 8-5-8

Those who live according to the Flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires but those who live in accordance with the spirit have their minds set on what the spirit desires.the mind governed by the flesh is death but the mind governed by the spiritequals life and peace.the mind governed by the flesh is hostile to god it does notsubmit to gods law nor can it do so those who are in the realm of flesh cannot pleasegod.So now that we no longer live in the flesh but instead the Holy spirit. we can rejoice because even though the body is subject to death we are saved through the holy spirit who gives life through righteousness But if we choose to live a life separate from God then unfortunately we do not belong to Christ.it's such a serious decision to make its literally life or death the spirit that lives inside of us rose christ from death that same spirit will give us life even though we live in our bodiesthat are subjected to death the spirit over rides our flesh which leads to eternal life.

For it is written you however are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm ofthe spirit if indeed the spirit of god lives in you. And if anyone that does not have the spirit of christ they do not belong to christ.but if christ is in you then even though your body is subjected to death because of sin the spirit gives life.because of righteousness.and if the spirit of him raised jesus from the dead is living in you he who raised jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of the spirit who lives in you

Romans chapter 8- 9-11

Christ lives in us, what a beautiful and amazing thing to think about. How powerful does that make you feel? It should empower you..the same way Christ conquered the flesh is the same way you can through prayer and the Lord's word.. To pray and read the lord's word is so important. That is where you will find all your answers that is how you can build a relationship with the lord.. How many of us have friends and family members? How do we build up those relationships that lead to love guidance and understanding? Through time spent with each other..through conversation..those are just some examples on how we can get to know our lord and saviour jesus christ..Rejoice for we are saved through the blood of Jesus Christ. The spirit is our advocate and since we are of the spirit that intern makes us children of god. Wow what a thought. Adopted to sonship co-heirs to christs kingdom..rejoice!The spirit we received should not make us feel like we need to live in fear but the opposite we can have that confidence in everything we do god is with us he is faithful he will never leave you nor forsake you. We can call out to the lord and he will answer.Although we share the same kingdom as Christ our saviour we too will endure some suffering along the way the same way Christ stofered.but in order to share in the lord's glory such things must happen the world is temporary. live in your blessings that god has given you and rejoice in our sufferings for our lord is a suffering God..take heart for it is our suffering that leads us to our salvation.

For it is written Romans chapter 8 14-17

For those who are led by the spirit of God are the children of God.the spirit you received does not make you slaves so that you live in fear again. Rather the spirit you received brought about your adoption into sonship.and by him we cry abba father.The spirit himself testifys with our spirit that we are gods chidren now if we are gods children then we are heirs heirs of God and co heirs with christ if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory
 

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8 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death.
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9 But you are not in the flesh, you are in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Any one who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10 But if Christ is in you, although your bodies are dead because of sin, your spirits are alive because of righteousness. 11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit which dwells in you.

12 So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— 13 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. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
 
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14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 it is the Spirit himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
 
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14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 it is the Spirit himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
Exactly. My post breaks this all down and explains it. I hope it finds you well
 
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