Standup In JesusStandup In Jesus

Romans Chapters 7 & 8Romans Chapters 7 & 8Maturing AccordingMaturing According

to Spiritual Lawsto Spiritual Laws

Buying Into the TreasureBuying Into the Treasureof the Kingdom of Godof the Kingdom of God

Matthew 13:34-46

All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them, 35 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:

"I will open My mouth in parables;I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world."

36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field."

37 He answered and said to them: "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one. 39 The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels. 40 Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. 41 The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, 42 and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!

44 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it. NKJV

Key to the KingdomKey to the Kingdom

Selling out to buy into the Spirit-Filled Life

Let’s Review Our Current SituationLet’s Review Our Current Situation

Creator >> Ordered Creation >> Laws Governing Order

Spiritual Laws that Govern LifeSpiritual Laws that Govern Life

Romans 7:16, 24 The law of sin in the FleshRomans 7:16, 24 The law of sin in the Flesh

Romans 8:2 The law of sin and death Romans 8:2 The law of sin and death

Rom 7:23 The law of my mindRom 7:23 The law of my mind

Rom 8:2 The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Rom 8:2 The law of the Spirit of life in Christ JesusJesus

Romans 7 NKJV

Rom 7:21-2521 I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. 22 For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. 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. 24 O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? 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.

Natural LawNatural Law

Down

In nature everything goes from a higher to a lower principle unless power is input

DownIn the Kingdom of God the believer is propelled up into the Spiritual Life

Plane of existence

Up

In the heavenly places in Christ JesusIn the heavenly places in Christ JesusEphesians 2:4Ephesians 2:4

Spiritual LawSpiritual Law

Our Task is to bring that life up from our Spirit man using our mind, will and emotions into our every day life – it’s called “Life in the Spirit”

We do this by allowing – even releasing – the Holy Spirit inside of us to full fellowship and Lordship

Forces to Keep You Down:Circumstances, Temptations, Old Habits & Traditions, Addictions, Negative Attitudes, Fault Finding, Family, Friends, Past Failures, Guilt, Shame , Envy, Rebellion, –

all enhanced by the Devil

When you start to change they come to get you back down where you were

Your World

The Conflict We FaceThe Conflict We Face

Determination, self help, trying harder, etc

The Law of Sin & Death option will keep you captive in the natural realm instead of the spiritual reality

Down

In the natural cycle of sin and consequences

Up

Life in the heavenly places in Christ JesusLife in the heavenly places in Christ JesusEphesians 2:4Ephesians 2:4

Which to Invest In??Which to Invest In??

It’s Time for Break Through

Life in the heavenly places in Christ JesusLife in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus

Life in the Spirit is a Life in the Spirit is a Release into FreedomRelease into Freedom

Understanding Spiritual LawsUnderstanding Spiritual Lawsand Consequencesand Consequences

““The Law” – God’s Judicial Law … Good, Righteous but The Law” – God’s Judicial Law … Good, Righteous but CondemnsCondemns

The Law of Sin and Death – In the Flesh, merely human The Law of Sin and Death – In the Flesh, merely human behavior often with bad consequencesbehavior often with bad consequences

The Law of the Mind – Free will choice The Law of the Mind – Free will choice

The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus - He paid the The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus - He paid the price for sin, freedom to live in and through Himprice for sin, freedom to live in and through Him

So – How to Live in the Spirit?So – How to Live in the Spirit?

Know & Understand the Spiritual LawsKnow & Understand the Spiritual Laws

Understand the Truth concerning your Understand the Truth concerning your relationship in Christ Jesusrelationship in Christ Jesus

Sell out completely to the Kingdom of GodSell out completely to the Kingdom of God

Recognize “Sin and Death” thoughts and Recognize “Sin and Death” thoughts and choiceschoices

Common PatternsCommon Patterns

Rom 7:25 Law of Sin & Death Rom 7:25 Law of Sin & Death – Fault finding, continual criticism, imposing correctionFault finding, continual criticism, imposing correction– Nervous, Fear, Anger, Controlling, Insecure, JudgmentalNervous, Fear, Anger, Controlling, Insecure, Judgmental

Rom 8:2 The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has Rom 8:2 The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and deathmade me free from the law of sin and death– Greater release of the Spirit of Life in myselfGreater release of the Spirit of Life in myself– Release others to make their choicesRelease others to make their choices– This is the way – go in it!!This is the way – go in it!!– Make spiritual choices rather than judgmentsMake spiritual choices rather than judgments– Accept and life the change brought about in Christ JesusAccept and life the change brought about in Christ Jesus

Release the Holy Spirit that Dwells Release the Holy Spirit that Dwells Within to Live in the Spirit!Within to Live in the Spirit!

Rom 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." 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,

26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Use the “Key” to Life in the Spirit Use the “Key” to Life in the Spirit

Rom 7:23 The law of my MindRom 7:23 The law of my Mind

Rom 7:16 I agree with the law that it is Rom 7:16 I agree with the law that it is good. good.

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

Reading from The Message: Romans 8:9-17

Living the TruthLiving the Truthin Christ Jesus …in Christ Jesus …

Rom 8:9-10

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

Stand Up In JesusStand Up In Jesus

The Lord is with those who are with Him. If released He will “Stand Up Inside of You” with His Life and Power working in you.

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. NKJV

What A DifferenceWhat A Difference15 Minutes Can Make15 Minutes Can Make

SELL What You Have and BuyThe Pearl of Great Price

“Life in the Spirit”

Ps 34:4-7Ps 34:4-74 I sought the LORD, and He heard me,4 I sought the LORD, and He heard me,

And delivered me from all my fears. And delivered me from all my fears.

5 They looked to Him and were radiant,5 They looked to Him and were radiant,And their faces were not ashamed. And their faces were not ashamed.

6 This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him,6 This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him,And saved him out of all his troubles. And saved him out of all his troubles.

7 The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him,7 The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him,And delivers them. And delivers them.

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