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The Spiritual Man. 1 Cor 2:14-15 “Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot.

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1 The Spiritual Man

2 1 Cor 2:14-15 “Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, and he himself is judged of no man.”

3 The Spiritual Man 1 Cor 3:1 “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, as unto babes in Christ. I fed you with milk, not with meat; for ye were not yet able (to bear it): nay, not even now are ye able; for ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you jealousy and strife, are ye not carnal, and do ye not walk after the manner of men?” 1 Cor 3:1 “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, as unto babes in Christ. I fed you with milk, not with meat; for ye were not yet able (to bear it): nay, not even now are ye able; for ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you jealousy and strife, are ye not carnal, and do ye not walk after the manner of men?”

4 The Spiritual Man Gal 6:1 “Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”

5 The Spiritual Man Rom 8:6-7 “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” KJV Rom 8:6-7 “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” KJV To be spiritually minded is truly a matter of life and death! Mind of the flesh (ASV)

6 Temptation of Eve Gen. 3:1-6 Gen. 3:1-6 “And when the woman saw… that the tree was good for food, and that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise,” that the tree was to be desired to make one wise,” 1 Jno. 2:15ff “the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vain glory of life,” Who ruled??? Spirit or Flesh???

7 Two Men Outer Man (Gen. 3:1-6; Cf. 1 Jno. 2:15ff) Eve (Gen. 3:1-6; Cf. 1 Jno. 2:15ff) Inner Man Spirit Spiritual Man To Rule (Rom. 6:1-14)

8 Temptation of Cain Gen. 4:5-8 Gen. 4:5-8 “And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.” “…Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.” “…Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.” “…I know not…” “…I know not…” Gen. 4:7 “If thou doest well, shall it not be lifted up? and if thou doest not well, sin coucheth at the door: and unto thee shall be its desire, but do thou rule over it.” Who ruled??? Spirit or Flesh???

9 Two Men Outer Man Flesh Natural Man Carnal Cain (Gen. 4:1-8) Inner Man Spirit Spiritual Man To Rule (Rom. 6:1-14) Who ruled??? Spirit or Flesh??? Who ruled??? Spirit or Flesh???

10 What is true spirituality? (Spirit) Thought system that puts GOD first. Mt. 22:37-40 Mt. 6:33 What is the carnal man? (Flesh) Thought system that puts SELF first. Eph. 2:3 Tit. 1:12; 3:3; cf. 1 Pet. 4:1-6 These cannot exist together. Gal. 5:16-17  Eve ?  Cain ?

11 Spirituality Is A Choice! The spiritual person is a product of free will. Rom 6:16-18, 22 Rom 6:12-14 “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, … For sin shall not have dominion over you…”

12 Struggle Goes On Man is flesh Man is flesh Made from the dust of the ground. Made from the dust of the ground. Man is spirit Made in the image of God. Struggle to please God. Rom. 7:22-24; cf. 1 Cor. 1-3; 2 Pet. 1-2Struggle to please God. Rom. 7:22-24; cf. 1 Cor. 1-3; 2 Pet. 1-2 Rom. 6:16-19; 2 Cor. 10:4-5Cannot rule passions of the flesh UNLESS we will it to be so! Rom. 6:16-19; 2 Cor. 10:4-5 Who rules??? Spirit or Flesh??? Who rules??? Spirit or Flesh??? You Decide!!! You Decide!!!

13 Am I A Carnal Man? Wisdom of the world. Wisdom of the world. Foolish (1 Cor. 3:19); Seductive (1 Jno. 2:15-17) Foolish (1 Cor. 3:19); Seductive (1 Jno. 2:15-17) Prodigal son. (Lk. 15) Prodigal son. (Lk. 15) Worldly pleasure an illusion. Worldly pleasure an illusion.

14 Am I A Carnal Man? Carnal man deluded! Carnal man deluded! Seared conscience. 1 Tim. 4:2 Seared conscience. 1 Tim. 4:2 Mind and conscience defiled. Tit. 1:15 Mind and conscience defiled. Tit. 1:15 Past feeling. Eph. 4:17-19 Past feeling. Eph. 4:17-19 Dead in trespasses. Eph. 2:1 Dead in trespasses. Eph. 2:1 Heart darkened. Rom. 1:21 Heart darkened. Rom. 1:21 Body dishonored. Rom. 1:24; 1 Cor. 6:13,18 Body dishonored. Rom. 1:24; 1 Cor. 6:13,18

15 Am I A Spiritual Man? Wisdom of God. 1 Cor. 1:24 (Salvation) Wisdom of God. 1 Cor. 1:24 (Salvation) No longer in turmoil. Cf. Rom. 7:24- 25 No longer in turmoil. Cf. Rom. 7:24- 25 Prodigal Son. Cf. Lk. 15 “came to himself” Prodigal Son. Cf. Lk. 15 “came to himself”

16 Am I A Spiritual Man? Spiritual man is wise! Spiritual man is wise! Transformed. Rom. 12:1-2; Eph. 4:24ff Transformed. Rom. 12:1-2; Eph. 4:24ff Persuaded by evidence. Jn. 20:30-31; 6:44-45 Persuaded by evidence. Jn. 20:30-31; 6:44-45 Applies absolute standard to every thought, word & deed. 1 Pet. 1:13-16; Applies absolute standard to every thought, word & deed. 1 Pet. 1:13-16; Be Sober / Of sound mind. 1 Thess. 5:6,8; 2 Tim. 4:5; Tit. 2:1-8,12; 1 Pet. 4:7; 5:8 Be Sober / Of sound mind. 1 Thess. 5:6,8; 2 Tim. 4:5; Tit. 2:1-8,12; 1 Pet. 4:7; 5:8

17 Am I A Spiritual Man? Spiritual man is wise! Spiritual man is wise! Becomes instrument of righteousness. Rom. 6:12-13 Becomes instrument of righteousness. Rom. 6:12-13 Goal to magnify Christ. Phil. 1:20 Goal to magnify Christ. Phil. 1:20 Reflects the image of Christ. Col. 3:1-10 Reflects the image of Christ. Col. 3:1-10 Willing to suffer in order to glorify. 2 Cor. 4:11,13; 1 Pet. 4:16 Willing to suffer in order to glorify. 2 Cor. 4:11,13; 1 Pet. 4:16

18 Two Men Outer Man Flesh Natural Man Carnal Worldly (1 Jno:2:15) Inner Man Spirit Spiritual Man To Rule (Rom. 6:1-14)

19 Rewards The hardships of the natural man are a waste. The sufferings of the spiritual man are a glory. Hope & Peace 2 Cor. 4:7ff, 16-5:1; 2 Tim. 4:6-8

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