Flesh and Spirit will always be with us. If you haven't been following check out the first Flesh and Spirit post here. I've spent some time contrasting the two but the reality is both are a part of us. It isn't a war, it is a reality. We have our flesh that is learning a … Continue reading Flesh and Spirit: part 4
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Flesh and Spirit: part 3
Rom 8:6 For the wisdom of the flesh is death; but the wisdom of the spirit is life and peace. (Douay-Rheims Bible) Col 3:2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth (ESV) I have to be honest and say this series about flesh and spirit is a challenge … Continue reading Flesh and Spirit: part 3
Flesh and Spirit: part 2
Rom 7:18 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. (ESV) My flesh is weak. My spirit is strong. My flesh believes a lie that "God is against me." My flesh is … Continue reading Flesh and Spirit: part 2
Flesh and Spirit: part 1
Flesh and Spirit. When you see those words together do you have a reaction? Religion uses these terms to manipulate and terrorize people into obedient submission. Pastors use the "you better not be living in the flesh" threat to keep people behaving (at least on the outside). In this journey of "gifts" (check out this post) … Continue reading Flesh and Spirit: part 1
Water and Spirit
Jesus said this to a religious leader named Nicodemus: Jn 3:3 Jesus answered him, “ Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (ESVST) There have been so many theories that lead to doctrines that contribute to theologies based on this passage. It is really … Continue reading Water and Spirit
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