1. “Overcoming by the Spirit or Overcome by the Flesh” Romans 8

2. Facts About the Holy Spirit

3. 5 Major Sections in Romans 1. Condemnation: The Need of God’s Righteousness (1:18–3:20) 2. Justification: The Provision of God’s Righteousness (3:21–5:21) 3. Sanctification: The Demonstration of God’s Righteousness (6:1–8:39) 4. Restoration: Israel’s Reception of God’s Righteousness (9:1–11:36) 5. Application: The Behavior of God’s Righteousness (12:1–15:13) MacArthur, J. J. 1997, c1997. The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.). Word Pub.: Nashville MacArthur, J. J. 1997, c1997. The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.). Word Pub.: Nashville

5. Bible Driven Church Culture Driven Church Success Healthy, Mature, Christ- like are the People (What God sees) Attendance, Buildings, Cash (What Man Sees) Purpose Please & Glorify God – church is for the believer Please & Glorify Man – church is for the unbeliever Pastors Know, Live, & Teach the Word (Who they ARE: holiness/godliness) Performance, Personality, Abilities, Looks (What they DO) Methods Disciple the Church (Prayer/Word – Discipleship/Evangelism) Draw A Crowd (Events/Activities - Programs/Marketing) GoalEvangelismEvangelism Outcome Kingdom Grows Church Grows

6. Outline

7. MANMAN 5. I have ETERNAL LIFE Jn 17:3, 1 Jn 5:11 3. I am ADOPTED as a Son/Daughter of God Jn 1:12 2. I am INDWELT by the Holy Spirit Gal 2:20, Heb 13:5, Rev 3:20 4. I am a NEW CREATION in Christ 2 Cor 5:17, Eph 2:4-5 1. I am FORGIVEN of ALL my sins Heb 10:12-14

8. 5. Are you sure that if you were to die today, that you would go to heaven? John 17:3, 1 John 5:11 3. Are you sure you are a child of God? Jn 1:12 2. Are you sure the Holy Spirit lives within you? Gal 2:20, Heb 13:5, Rev 3:20 4. Are you sure that you are a NEW CREATION? 2 Cor 5:17, Eph 2:4-5 1. Are you sure you are forgiven? Heb 10:12-14

9. Marissa: “I need your touch, I need your Spirit”