Part 1 of the Spirit, Soul and the Body series examined the spiritual ‘organs’ God has provided to us within our “Inner Man“. However, the Bible contains many strange statements that are not easily understood – especially the warning to “walking in the spirit” and to not “walk in the flesh“:
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but [who walk] after the Spirit.” (Romans 8:1)
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes
Key Takeaways
- The article explores the Biblical concept of ‘walking in the spirit’ versus ‘walking in the flesh’.
- It highlights key doctrines such as holiness, sanctification, and righteousness that relate to ‘walking in the spirit’.
- The ‘Inward Man’ is the combination of spirit and soul that operates within the physical body.
- Christians must experience a ‘new birth’ and grow spiritually to effectively ‘walk in the spirit’.
- Satan’s influence can lead believers away from the truth, preventing them from attaining eternal life.
