TNT CHRISTIAN EXPLOSION

In Rom 8:1 Paul talks about those “who are in Christ,” meaning those who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit. To be “in Christ” means living according to the Spirit. Being “not in Christ” means living according to the sinful nature. Living according to the sinful nature has been condemned by God. Through this we are encouraged not to worry so much about what we do, but worry about who we are in Christ. What lifestyle have we adopted? Do we follow our sinful nature which is also called “the flesh” or do we follow the Spirit? The self-evaluation is simply the following:

Life Expectations with Sinful Nature...Life Expectations Living by the Spirit
All life is according to flesh desires...Life is according to Spirit desires
Controlled by fear of death....Controlled by life and peace
Hostile to God.......................Spirit of God lives within you
Cannot submit to God’s Law...Spirit gives life to your mortal body
Cannot please God......Death to misdeeds of the body giving life
..............................................Become Sons of God
..............................................His Spirit now speaks to our spirit
..............................................Assurance that we are His children

As God’s children we are co-heirs with Christ to share in his suffering in order that we share in his glory.