Putting on the Lord Jesus Christ

Putting On the Lord Jesus Christ I.Introduction II.Phase 1/Phase 2 Distinction III.Phase 1 – Salvation Foundation IV.Positional Truth V.Phase 2 – Spirituality VI.Conclusion

Positional Spiritual Grounding 33 Possessing every spiritual blessing 6Placed in Christ 1, 4, 5, 7, 16Forgiven, Reconciled, Justified, Acceptable to God, Redeemed 2, 3, 19, 30Child of God, Having Access to God, Adoption, United to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit 8, 9, 10, 22, 25, 26 Heavenly citizenship, Of the family and household of God, A heavenly association, Entrance into a new kingdom, Members of a royal and holy priesthood, A chosen generation, a holy nation, a peculiar people 18Free from the law 31Blessed with the first-fruits of the Spirit

Positional Spiritual Grounding 33 Possessing every spiritual blessing 6Placed in Christ 1, 4, 5, 7, 16Forgiven, Reconciled, Justified, Acceptable to God, Redeemed 2, 3, 19, 30Child of God, Having Access to God, Adoption, United to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit 8, 9, 10, 22, 25, 26 Heavenly citizenship, Of the family and household of God, A heavenly association, Entrance into a new kingdom, Members of a royal and holy priesthood, A chosen generation, a holy nation, a peculiar people 18Free from the law 31Blessed with the first-fruits of the Spirit

Scripture speaks of the law in two primary forms: the Mosaic Law and the general principle of law as a standard of life and conduct.Scripture speaks of the law in two primary forms: the Mosaic Law and the general principle of law as a standard of life and conduct. Though free from the principle of law-works in terms of God’s provision in spirituality and walk with Him, we find that we are not without law in the sense of being under obligation unto true righteousness.Though free from the principle of law-works in terms of God’s provision in spirituality and walk with Him, we find that we are not without law in the sense of being under obligation unto true righteousness. Law-works was never the basis of salvation in God’s plan.Law-works was never the basis of salvation in God’s plan.

1.Romans 7:1-12 – We have died to the law in Christ. 2.2 Corinthians 3 – We have had the veil of blindness to the way of true righteousness removed in Christ. 3.Galatians 3:19-29 – We have been tutored by the law to faith in Christ. 4.Colossians 2:6-23 – We have died to the basic principles of the world in Christ. Free from the law

Positional Spiritual Grounding 33 Possessing every spiritual blessing 6Placed in Christ 1, 4, 5, 7, 16Forgiven, Reconciled, Justified, Acceptable to God, Redeemed 2, 3, 19, 30Child of God, Having Access to God, Adoption, United to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit 8, 9, 10, 22, 25, 26 Heavenly citizenship, Of the family and household of God, A heavenly association, Entrance into a new kingdom, Members of a royal and holy priesthood, A chosen generation, a holy nation, a peculiar people 18Free from the law 31Blessed with the first-fruits of the Spirit

John 3:6-8 – “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:13 – For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body— whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 – Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. Ephesians 1:13-14 – In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. Ephesians 4:30 – And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. First-fruits of the Spirit

“firstfruits” aparch, John Witmer, commentary on Romans, The Bible Knowledge Commentary “Believers are described as the ones having the first-fruits of the Spirit. This is an appositional use of the genitive and means that the Holy Spirit is ‘the firstfruits’ (aparchen) of God’s work of salvation and re-creation in believers. Elsewhere the Holy Spirit is called ‘a deposit (down payment or earnest) guaranteeing our inheritance’ (Eph. 1:14; cf. 2 Cor. 1:22), a similar idea. A farmer’s ‘firstfruits’ were the initial harvesting of his first- ripened crops. This first installment was a foretaste and promise that more harvest was to come. Similarly God the Holy Spirit, indwelling believers, is a foretaste that they will enjoy many more blessings, including living in God’s presence forever.”

John 7:37-39 John 14:15-17 Acts 2:1-4 Romans 5:5 Romans 8:9-11, Corinthians 2: Corinthians 6:19-20 Galatians 4:6 Indwelling of the Holy Spirit