Living a Successful Christian Life

Part 1 – The Principle of walking in the Spirit

Galatians 5:16-17

Overview: The Disappearance of God –

Preview – Living the Christian life

I. Two Potential Controls  Over The Believer–

A.The Holy Spirit

1.His Nature
2.His Intent –
3.His Power –

B. The Sinful Flesh

1.Its Nature –
2.Its Intent –
3.Its Power –

II. Two Potential Choices Of The Believer

A.The Path of godliness –
B.The Path of rebellion –

III. One Significant Command To The Believer–

A.Walking by the Spirit is not about signs and wonders
B.Walking by the Spirit is a matter of Attitude
C.Walking by the Spirit is a matter of Obedience

IV. For Your Consideration

A.In coming to Jesus Christ in faith and repentance, the believer receives the blessing of the indwelling Holy Spirit of God. 
B.Becoming a Christian does not mean that one’s old flesh nature has been erased. 
C.Both the Holy Spirit and the flesh vie for control each moment in the Christian’s life.
D.The power of the flesh and the Spirit are not equal.  The Holy Spirit is the greater influence.
E.As we choose to walk in obedience to Jesus Christ, in/by the Holy Spirit, we lay the foundation of a successful Christian life.