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What is a religious fleshly Christian?
A “religious fleshly Christian” is one whose faith is largely held within their earthly minds, not their spirits. The religious flesh is defined as when the natural mind apart from Jesus’ Spirit is in control, and has the preeminence. Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind … Col 2:18 In reality the spirit and mind are integrated into a person, but the Bible plainly distinguishes between “carnal” or “fleshly” believers, and – sadly – such ones are prevalent today, though they may not know…
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Who is permitted to be a Christian?
Christianity is God’s perfect solution to all that is wrong with humankind. It is free, but not cheap, and Jesus said many will presume they are right with God, but are not. This message talks about God’s standards, and conditions Jesus Himself laid down for who can be His disciple. Message outline notes: The Standard • Christianity is God’s solution to sin, the effects of the fall of man, and all that is wrong with human lives. • It is to be a work between God and man – a life covenant; life for life. • It is first about Jesus. • One ought to see Jesus. Recognize He is…
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The human spirit (instead of) the religious flesh
Inside of your body are two identities – your human spirit and what the Bible calls your “flesh.” Christians, those born of the spirit, are called to develop their spirit, and all its capacities that are vital to follow and obey Jesus, and inherit eternal life. Sadly, the evidence is plain that many mistake the works of their earthly minds (apart from union with God) as the spirit. This we call the “religious flesh,” which mimics or imitates the spirit but which is really the product of the natural mind, the flesh. The proof of this statement is that those who call themselves Christian bear witness one against the other…
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1 Corinthians 3&4 in light of God’s eternal purpose
The New Testament was written by either apostles or trusted men of their day when the meaning and purpose of God’s kingdom was not so ambiguous or confused as it is today. This study of First Corinthians 3 & 4 is set against the backdrop of what happened in church history – and encourages believers to aim for God’s original vision and way Lord bless you.
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1 Corinthians 1&2 – audio
Here is a walkthrough of 1 Corinthians 1 and 2 with side tangents. Lord bless you!
