In Touch With The Spirit

Text: Romans 8:12-17 (NIV)

12Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

Thematic Sentence: God’s Spirit communicates life, intimacy, and assurance in our relationship with God

I.        Introduction:

II.      Demonstrate The Life Controlled By God’s Spirit: God’s Spirit Offers Life

A.      The Duty To Live By The Spirit

B.      The Danger To Life In The Spirit

C.      The Death Of Sin By The Spirit

D.      The Display Of Kinship By The Spirit

III.   Celebrate The Adoption Sensed Through God’s Spirit: God’s Spirit Offers Intimacy

A.      Celebrate Your Release From The Spirit Of Bondage

1.       No More Bondage

2.       No  More Fear

B.      Celebrate Your Reception Of The Spirit Of Adoption

1.       Enjoying A New Relationship

2.       Enjoying A New Intimacy

IV.    Appreciate The Inheritance Communicate By God’s Spirit: God’s Spirit Offers Assurance

A.      A Perception Of The Spirit

B.      A Position Of Heir

C.      A Portion With Christ

1.       Sharing With Him In Suffering

2.       Sharing With Him In Splendor

V.      Conclusion:

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