Becoming Spiritually Minded Colossians 3:1-3

1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Col. 3:1-3

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality Manifestations of spirituality

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Risen with Him, affections are upward

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Risen with Him, affections are upward Goal is to be like Him: “Oh to be Like Thee”

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Risen with Him, affections are upward Goal is to be like Him: “Oh to be Like Thee” Fleshly minded vs Spiritual minded Rom. 8

5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. Rom. 8:5-8

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality Spirituality is denial of the flesh Col. 2

20 Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations— 21 "Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle," 22 which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandments and doctrines of men? 23 These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh. Col. 2:20-23

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality Spirituality is denial of the flesh Col. 2 Spirituality is “overt spirituality”

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality Spirituality is denial of the flesh Col. 2 Spirituality is “overt spirituality” Constant Bible reading and monastic lifestyle

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality Spirituality is denial of the flesh Col. 2 Spirituality is “overt spirituality” Constant Bible reading and monastic lifestyle Singing and praying

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality Spirituality is denial of the flesh Col. 2 Spirituality is “overt spirituality” Constant Bible reading and monastic lifestyle Singing and praying Being evangelistic the moment He returns

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality Manifestation of spirituality

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality Manifestation of spirituality Involves doing everything “in His name”

17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. 18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Col. 3:17-21

“In the Bible, one’s name stood for all that person was”

10 And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psa. 9:10

“In the Bible, one’s name stood for all that person was” 6 "I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them." John 17:6, 26

“In the Bible, one’s name stood for all that person was” 6 "I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them." John 17:6, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. Matt. 28:19-20

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality Manifestation of spirituality Involves doing everything “in His name” Involves lifestyles of wives and husbands

17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. 18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Col. 3:17-21

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality Manifestation of spirituality Involves doing everything “in His name” Involves lifestyles of wives and husbands Involves lifestyles of parents and children

17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. 18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Col. 3:17-21

True Spirituality Importance of spirituality Perverted views of spirituality Manifestation of spirituality Involves doing everything “in His name” Involves lifestyles of wives and husbands Involves lifestyles of parents and children Involves lifestyles of “slave and masters”

22 Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men- pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. 25 But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality. Col. 4:1 Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Col. 3:22- 4:1

God’s Road for Spirituality

Believe in HimJohn 3:16

God’s Road for Spirituality Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30

God’s Road for Spirituality Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9

God’s Road for Spirituality Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16

God’s Road for Spirituality Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His kingdom, His church

God’s Road for Spirituality Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His kingdom, His church Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10