Peace, dear friends, brothers and sisters! Amen,
Let’s open our Bible to Colossians chapter 3 verse 9 and read together: Do not lie to one another, for you have put off the old man and its deeds.
Today we study, fellowship, and share together "The Cross of Christ" No. 4 Speak and offer a prayer: Dear Abba Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus Christ, thank you that the Holy Spirit is always with us! Amen, thank you Lord! " virtuous woman "Send workers through the word of truth written and spoken by their hands, which is the gospel of our salvation! Provide us with heavenly spiritual food in due time so that our lives may be abundant. Amen! Please! The Lord Jesus continues to illuminate our spiritual eyes, open our minds to understand the Bible, and enable us to see and hear spiritual truths. Understanding Christ and His death on the cross and His burial frees us from the old man and his old ways ! Amen.
The above prayers, supplications, intercessions, thanksgivings, and blessings! I ask this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen
1: The cross of Christ → enables us to put off the old man and his behaviors
( 1 ) Our old self was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed
For we know that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, so that we should no longer serve sin; for he who has died has been freed from sin. Romans 6:6-7. Note: Our old man was crucified with Him → the "purpose" is to destroy the body of sin so that we will no longer be slaves to sin, because the dead are freed from sin → "and buried" → put off Adam's old man. Amen! So, do you understand clearly?
(2) The flesh was crucified with its evil passions and desires
The works of the flesh are obvious: adultery, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, dissensions, heresies, and envy. , drunkenness, revelry, etc. I told you before and I tell you now that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. …Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:19-21,24
(3) If the Spirit of God dwells in your hearts , you are not of the old man of the flesh
If the Spirit of God dwells in you, you are no longer of the flesh but of the Spirit. If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. If Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the soul is alive because of righteousness. Romans 8:9-10
(4) Because your "old man" is dead , Your "new man" life is hidden with Christ in God
For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, appears, you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:3-4
Do not lie to one another; for you have put off the old man and its deeds. Amen! Colossians 3:9
OK! Today I would like to share my fellowship with you all. May the grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit be always with you all! Amen
2021.01.27
