We Suffer With Him

Romans 8:17 and if children, then heirs; heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

Being a Born Again Christian, will require going through some sufferings. Some are self-inflicted it's the battle between the flesh and the spirit.Some are attacks from other people because they have a problem with your Adoption.Some is from satan who is diligently trying to stop you from experiencing what GOD has for you.

John 12:24-26 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

2 Timothy 2:12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:


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Children of God

Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,

Not bearing witness to my flesh, or my mind but with my spirit. As I accept by faith HIS words I can have this witness that assures me I am HIS child.

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The Spirit of Adoption

Romans 8:15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."

The Born Again Christian isn't under bondage of obey or die. Fear relationship.But is under adoption where we have a family relationship

When the Christian is "born again," they are adopted into a relationship with the family of God. John1:12

Believers are adopted sons (Gal. 4:5; Eph. 1:5), not slaves (Gal. 4:7); so they need not be enslaved to sin or in fear.

In New Testament times as today, adopted sons enjoyed the same privileges as natural-born sons. So, instead of cowering in slave-like fear, Christians can approach God in an intimate way calling Him Abba, Father.

But if we tried to approach the relationship in our flesh we would still be separated and not part of HIS family, it would be a fearful visit.

When you’re adopted you need that reassurance that you’re HIS child. That reassurance is the Holly Spirit IN you.

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Sons of God

Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.

The benefit to allowing the Spirit access and leadership in my life .I become a child of GOD,. GOD becomes my father.

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Put to Death the Deeds of Sin

Romans 8:13 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.

When we live according to the flesh it's such a put down on GOD. HE frees us from this bondage to sin (abusive relationship) and then we return to it.

We must put to death those area's of the flesh that try to dominate our lives. In doing this we're allowing the Spirit to reign in your life and there is victory for those who are in Christ JESUS.

Put to death the deeds, this is the same as, to[1] reckon as dead. Romans 6:11 It's a play on the word die[2] written before it. It's like saying, [3]If you do not kill sin, it will kill you. Like what GOD said to Cain;

Genesis 4:6-7 So the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? "If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it."

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We Are in Debt to the Spirit

Romans 8:12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors; not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.

As Born Again Christian's we don't have to follow the appetites of the flesh. We don't have to give in to fleshly desires. Actually as Born Again Christian's we are in debt to live in the Spirit. OK HOW DO WE FIND VICTORY OVER OUR FLESH? check back tomorrow

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Made Alive Through the Spirit

Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.

Since we died to the body because of sin I'm made alive again because of HIS spirit.

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"In" Christ the Body is Dead to Sin

Romans 8:10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

Body Soul Spirit is dead to Spirit Soul Body.If I'm in JESUS then I'm have HIS Spirit dwelling in me. Evidence of this comes both in the physical and the Spiritual.

Physically I died to a flesh controlled life and came alive to a Spirit controlled life. The spirit is dominant as I live "IN" JESUS.If not the flesh will control.

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To Live in the Spirit

Romans 8:9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.

This verse sounds a lot like a conversation JESUS has with Nicodemus in John 3.

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
John 3:5-6 Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
"That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

When I'm born again, the old things pass away and all things become new. Conversion takes place by the Spirit of God, and I become as new as when God created Adam.
I become born again. Spirit, Soul, Body led.

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You Cannot Please God in the Flesh

Romans 8:8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

Because whatever they might do for GOD is an after product of the flesh. GOD WOULD BE SECOND TO THE BODY IN THERE LIFE.Impossible to please GOD that way. "YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GOD'S BEFORE YOU."

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The Carnal Mind Is Mindful of the Body

Romans 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.

Carnal mind being led by the body is against or hostility towards GOD. Because if GOD is allowed into the mind\soul, then the body will be placed in subjection to the spirit.

How can you tell the difference?? The carnal mind is mindful of the body. It delights in anything that satisfies the flesh. Foods... Recognition - job, successes, money. Personal pleasures - hobby's, toys ... sex, pornography ... ... These are the things that are most important to the carnal mind.

The spirit minded person delights in the things of GOD. Relationship with JESUS, the bible, church, serving HIM, helping others... ... still eats food, fulfills personal pleasures, has a job, if married has sex but is not controlled by them. Places these things in subjection to GOD'S leading.CARNAL MIND DOESN'T DO THIS.

JESUS said in Matthew 6:31-33

31 "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' ALL DESIRES OF THE FLESH
32 "For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Simply place GOD first before bodily appetites.

The carnal mind being at enmity with GOD comes up with all kinds of harebrain ideas. Believing there is no GOD they look at themselves and see they are similar to an animal therefore they conclude we came from the animal rather then GOD.They look at space assuming there must be more life out there, so they conclude there is another life after this one in space somewhere.

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The Spiritually Minded Person

Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace

The carnal mind is at best trying to please GOD by doing something in the flesh. That something depends on what religion a person follows. THAT CARNAL MINDSET BRINGS DEATH.

Biblically speaking that carnal mind isn't really pursuing GOD at all but pursuing self or a self made god. Often this person doesn't even consider GOD because the fleshly appetites rule their life

When Adam was created he was formed out of the dust, a body of dirt. Then GOD breathed on him and he became a living being. As a living being, he had a spirit, a mind (soul), a body. 1st was his spirit meaning he was spirit led he was aware of and drawn close to GOD.When Adam sinned he became fleshly, no longer spirit lead but body led, he became body, mind, spirit. Now instead of having GOD 1st he had himself first. His fleshly appetites began to rule, proven by his desire to hide his nakedness from GOD. He did want to be open and honest before GOD.

The spiritually minded person has life that leads to peace. Living in harmony with GOD and HIS plan.

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According to the Flesh

Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

To live according to the Spirit, = they are mindful of things that look good for GOD, things that promote HIS good. People will see my good works and glorify HIM.

People who live according to the flesh = will usually end up making the flesh look good

They are mindful of things that appeal to the flesh. If I obey all these rules then I will look good. People will see my good works and glorify me.

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Walking In Obedience to HIS Leading

Romans 8:4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

Righteous requirement of the law is fulfilled "in" us not by us.

I never met the requirement but JESUS did, all I have to do is remain in HIM. HOW?? Walking in the spirit not the flesh.

Walking in obedience to HIS leading (SPIRIT) not some law or rule. (Flesh).

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Jesus Did What the Law Could Not

Romans 8:3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh,

The Mosaic Law couldn't make me righteous, because my sinful nature prevented true obedience. The law didn't fail people (flesh) did.

So GOD sent JESUS in the flesh, to condemn sin committed in the flesh. Sin has already been judged or removed.

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Law of the Spirit

Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death

The only way to become free from the law of death is to live in the law of the Spirit. When I walk in the Spirit, the law of the flesh doesn't apply. It's already been taken care of by JESUS.I am free from condemnation.

It's like being in an airplane that is going to crash. It will crash but you have a parachute, you’re not in the same situation as others without the parachute. I've been set free from the condemnation or judgments of this crash. All I have to do is put on JESUS and I'm going to be free from the danger.How do I put JESUS on? I live in and through HIM. I live to please HIM.

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In Christ Jesus

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

If I am “in” JESUS their will be no condemnation, in the flesh I will have it.

Romans 7 Vs.25 said through JESUS here

Romans 8 vs.1 say’s in JESUS.

Romans 7 Vs. 25 said through JESUS I serve the law with my mind rather then the flesh

Romans 8 vs.1 says being in JESUS I walk according to the spirit rather then the flesh.

The physical act may be the same but one is allowing JESUS to work through them the other is doing it on their own.

One in the Flesh is condemned for falling short by not doing all that they might have been able to do, the other in the Spirit is blessed for the good that they did do.

If they both did the same thing, how do we know who is in the Spirit and who is in the flesh?

Ones condemned the other is free, one carries quilt the other carries blessings.


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Live According to HIS Leading

Romans 7:25 I thank God; through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.

I can be delivered from this body of death through JESUS CHRIST our LORD.

If I allow GOD to deliver me through Jesus Christ our Lord. Then I don’t have to satisfy my carnal fleshly nature but I can live according to HIS leading.

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Let Go & Let God

Romans 7:24 Who will deliver me from this body of death?

NOT HOW CAN I GET RIGHT, What can I do for myself to improve?

I must see my inability in order to no longer try and begin bringing my flesh into subjection HIS will.

I CAN'T SAVE MYSELF, I CAN'T PERFORM RIGHTEOUSLY IN MYSELF, I MUST LET GO AND LET GOD. I MUST DIE to my carnal ways SO HE CAN LIVE in and through me.

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War Between Two Natures

Romans 7:23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.

There is within every one of us, a war, between the 2 natures. It goes on in my mind who will win the battle of the wills. My flesh or HIS spirit. Will I die to self so GOD can reign in me or will I become a slave to sin.


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Married to Jesus Not the Law

Romans 7:22 For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man.

I loved the law so much so that I married it, but it was a horrible relationship. I should be married to JESUS not Law.

But my inward part desired it to work out.

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Evil Dwells With Me

Romans 7:21 I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good.

Law = we might say fact. This is a fact, evil dwells with me even though I want to do good.

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Neither Slave to Sin or Righteousness

Romans 7:20 Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.

I am either a slave to sin or a slave to righteousness. This is not a cop out statement so we could blame sin instead of self for or wrongs its is pointing out my inability

JESUS said, (John 15:5) "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing."

If I do something that bears fruit then I have obeyed JESUS. If I do something that bears bad fruit then I have obeyed SIN.

Thus, it is no longer I who do it, but sin (or JESUS) that dwells in me.


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Internal Struggle

Romans 7:19 For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice.

The good that I want to do, I DON'T. But actually I do the wrong I didn't want to do

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