We are learning to identify our spirituality in Jesus only. We are united with Him in death and are alive to God in Him.
KEY TRUTHS:
- You can't add a piece of Christ on to your old self. You can't put the Holy Spirit into your old man.
- The Father doesn't say, "Get rid of this and I'll give you this." That's legalism. He shows you His new life. It's all yours... so you'll put off the old to receive the new!
- God doesn't threaten us by withholding anything. He ignores the old, dead you and focuses on giving you all things that pertain to life and godliness.
- If we are living in our old mindset and trying to become new, we'll be stressed out, inadequate and insecure.
- God is not human. Let's not treat Him like He is.
- The abundance of new life in Christ offends the legalist in us. The only way to live this life is utter astonishment.
KEY SCRIPTURES:
Romans 6:3-18
Romans 7:6
Luke 5:36
Ephesians 4:20-24
EXPLORE:
What new mindsets are you encountering in this episode?
How is your thinking changing or challenged?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
Additional Resource:
For more on the nature of the Holy Spirit mentioned in this episode, check out "The Indwelling Presence." It's all about Him!
https://www.brilliantbookhouse.com/collections/wisdom/products/the-indwelling-presence
Newness of life will always expand every mindset, every tradition and every practice until it breaks through into absolute freedom.
KEY TRUTHS:
- The best form of evangelism is not the one that is preached, it's the one that's lived.
- Instead of thinking about how situations affect us, ...
Walking in Newness of Life is the journey of being made into the image of Christ and entering our land of promise.
KEY TRUTHS:
- Your inner man is being made completely different through every situation we face when we walk in newness of life.
- Newness of life asks:
What's the upg...
Every action is rooted in the thought that produced it. Major change can only come from renewing our minds in Christ.
KEY THOUGHTS:
- If all your thinking has brought you to a place you don't like, have another thought!
- Everything is "yes" and "amen" in Christ. He expects you to take Hi...
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