The Paradox of Strength_COGH Anguilla
- Romans 8:5 (KJV)
- Romans 8:7 (KJV)
- 1 Corinthians 9:11 (KJV)
- 2 Corinthians 12:1 (KJV)
- 2 Corinthians 12:2 (KJV)
- 2 Corinthians 12:3 (KJV)
- 2 Corinthians 12:4 (KJV)
- 2 Corinthians 12:5 (KJV)
- 2 Corinthians 12:6 (KJV)
- 2 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV)
- 2 Corinthians 12:8 (KJV)
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
- 2 Corinthians 12:10 (KJV)
- Galatians 5:17 (KJV)
Paradox-A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
• Communicate in the right way.
• The reproaches to sin are covered by God's grace
I. The goodwill of God towards to enlighten and enliven us, sufficient to strengthen and comfort us.
A) The Spirit and the Flesh are always at war with each other
• We try to fight a spiritual war with physical strength
B) We need to get the Flesh to work to the advantage of the Spirit
II. Your physical weakness makes you spiritually stronger in Christ
A) our weakness limits our interference
Hasn't going through the global recession made you get closer to the Spirit?
B) In strength we seek to satisfy our wants, but in weakness
III. More of the Spirit...
A) When we mortify the flesh and live after the Spirit... (Rom 8:7)
B) The stronger of the Flesh and the Spirit will be the agent that controls our actions and their outcomes (Rom 8:5)
Conclusion:
The relationship we have with Christ works best when we are in a state of weakness
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