Romans 8:9 says that we must have the Spirit of Christ or we are not His. But what does it mean to “have the Spirit of Christ”? There are several good parallel passages that show what it means and how to have the Spirit of Christ in us.
A Better Congregation Begins With Me When I Show Greater Unselfishness
This was my lesson for the 2017 Northside Lectureship. The lectureship theme was “A Better Congregation Begins With Me,” and my assigned subject was “When I Show Greater Unselfishness.” For the complete playlist of the entire lectureship, please click here to visit Northside’s website.
By Your Words
Matt. 12:36-37
“By Your Words” Condemned
- Using the Lord’s name in vain (Ex. 20:7; Phil. 2:9-11).
- Lying (Prov. 6:16-19).
- Deceiving (Rom. 16:18).
- Filthy language (Eph. 5:4).
- Speaking evil (Jude 8; Matt. 5:21-22).
- Reviling (1 Cor. 6:9-11; 1 Pet. 2:21-23).
“By Your Words” Justified
- Speaking about the kingdom of God (Acts 1:3; 8:12).
- Speaking to edify (Acts 20:32; Eph. 4:29).
- Gracious words (Eccl. 10:12; Col. 4:5-6).
- Comforting words (1 Thess. 4:18).
Equipped for Battle
Ephesians 6:10-20
- We know about the armor of God (Eph. 6:14-17).
- But have we really considered the application?
- How does this passage picture the church and the Christian life? (cf. Eph. 6:10-13; 2 Tim. 2:3).
- Are we soldiers EQUIPPED FOR BATTLE?
- That we are supplied with armor and weaponry (cf. Eph. 6:17; 2 Cor. 10:4), means we are at war! (2 Cor. 10:3-6; 2 Tim. 2:4; Eph. 6:11).
- The church must be MILITANT!
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