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Group Questions1. (review) Why do we need to “preach the gospel”
to ourselves?
2. Read Galatians 5:16. What hope is promised as we seek to “put two death” sins that keep coming back? What does it mean to “walk by the Spirit”?
3. What kind of work is the Holy Spirit doing in the lives of believers?
SaintSomeone whom Christ bought with His own blood on the cross and has separated unto
Himself to be His own possession
John NewtonMy memory is nearly gone; but I remember two
things: that I am a great sinner, and that Christ is a great Savior.
The “Gospel”a Shorthand Expression for the Entire Work of Christ (Life, Death, Resurrection) for us & His Present Work in us through the Holy Spirit.
Augustus Toplady
Let the water and the blood,From thy riven side which flowed,Be of sin the double cure,Cleanse me from its guilt and power
From “Rock of Ages”
2 Stages of Cleansing from Sin’s Power that
We Need1. Deliverance from the DOMINION of Sin
1. Dominion = Reigning Power
2. Deliverance from the remaining PRESENCE & ACTIVITY of Sin
How Does The Gospel Help Us Deal with Our
Sin?1. The Gospel PREPARES us to see our sin2. The Gospel FREES us to see our sin3. The Gospel MOTIVATES us to deal with our sin
Apostle Paul(1 Corinthians 15:9 – AD 55) – For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.(Ephesians 3:8 – AD 60) – To me, though I am the very least of all the saints…(1 Timothy 1:15 – AD 63 / 64) – …Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.
Romans 8:13For 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
Romans(6:2) – …How can we who died to sin…(6:8) – Now if we have died with Christ…
Colossians 1:13He has delivered us from the domain of
darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,
Romans 6:12Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal
body, to make you obey its passions.
Galatians 5:17For the desires of the flesh are against the
Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to
each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.
Galatians 5:16But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will
not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Jerry BridgesWe are responsible before God to obey His Word, to put to death the sins in our lives, both the so-
called acceptable sins and the obviously not acceptable ones. At the same time, we do not have
the ability within ourselves to carry out this responsibility. We are in fact totally dependent
upon the enabling power of the Holy Spirit. In this sense, we are both Dependent and Responsible.
Philippians 1:16… he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus
Christ
How Does the Holy Spirit Work in Us?
1. Convicts Us of Sin2. Uses Scripture to Reprove & Correct Us3. Works Through our Consciences4. Empowers Us to Deal With Our Sin5. Brings Into Our Lives Circumstances that
Challenge Us
Philippians 2:12-13
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence
but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and
trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good
pleasure
Jerry BridgesIf we are prone to sinful anger, there will be
circumstances that trigger our anger. If we tend to be judgemental toward others, we will probably
have plenty of opportunities to be judgemental. If we easily become anxious, there will be ample
opportunities to deal with the sin of anxiety. God does not tempt us, but He does bring or allow
circumstances to come into our lives that give us opportunity to put to death particular subtle sins
Directions for Dealing with Sins
1. Remember the Gospel2. Depend on the Holy Spirit3. Recognize Your Responsibility4. Identify Specific Respectable Sins5. Memorize and Apply Appropriate Scriptures6. Cultivate the Practice of Prayer7. Involve One or A Few Other Believers with you
Colossians 2:13-13
And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God
made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling
the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it
to the cross.
Philippians 3:9…and be found in him, not having a
righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that
depends on faith--
Romans 8:13For 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.
Psalm 119:11I have stored up your word in my heart, that I
might not sin against you
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not
another to lift him up!
Hebrews 3:12-13– Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of
you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one
another every day, as long as it is called "today," that none of you may be hardened
by the deceitfulness of sin
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
James 5:16Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be
healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working…