What Does ‘Walking in the Spirit’ Mean?

Walking in the Spirit with Jesus

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

Galatians 5:16 says: ‘Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.’

Most sermons treat this as a disposition, an attitude, or simply a general orientation toward God. But the verse is operational. It assumes a conflict is already happening. It means that two kingdoms are already competing for the same person.

Key Takeaways

  • Galatians 5:16 emphasizes actively choosing to walk in the Spirit amid a conflict between flesh and spirit.
  • The ‘flesh’ represents a spiritual entity influenced by Satan, not just the physical body.
  • Walking in the Spirit requires faith, personal scripture engagement, spiritual fruit production, and endurance in truth.
  • Success in walking in the Spirit reveals spiritual maturity, which requires continuous obedience, not a one-time event.
  • Believers should reflect on their walk in the Spirit and consider the truth of their faith, as outlined in the article.
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Judas Iscariot and his Many Disciples

Snake Oil Salesman

Most Christians cannot conceive that Judas Iscariot had many disciples, and these would continue on preaching his beliefs well after his death.

In the article ‘Are Only FEW Christians Saved“, it showed how the Bible reveals that only a “FEW” of God’s people have been ‘saved’. This statement applies to all of God’s people throughout the history of the Earth. To appreciate the facts behind this claim, it is worthy to first understand a little more about what the Bible reveals about Judas Iscariot.

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes

Key Takeaways

  • Many Christians struggle to see Judas Iscariot as a genuine disciple and apostle who preached successfully before his betrayal.
  • The article explores the spiritual aspects of Judas Iscariot, highlighting his fall from grace and warning of similar behaviors among modern Christians.
  • False teachings and the love of money characterize ‘Iscariotism,’ calling into question the motives of certain church leaders today.
  • Christians should evaluate their pastors against biblical principles to discern true discipleship from betrayal.
  • The true gospel requires commitment to self-denial, caring for the poor, and following Christ diligently, contrasting with false gospels that promote comfort and wealth.
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Spirit Soul and Body — Evil Spirits

The location of evil spirits within the 'Spiritual Realm' of humanity

Part 1 of the Spirit, Soul and the Body series examined the spiritual ‘organs’ God has provided to us within our “Inner Man“, as revealed in scripture.

This article examines how EVIL SPIRITS influence our spiritual ‘organs‘ and how they sometimes affect the functions and controlling controlling of our body. It also looks at how our Spirit can oppose and overcome these influences.

Estimated reading time: 14 minutes

Key Takeaways

  • Evil spirits can negatively influence our spiritual ‘organs’ and overall wellbeing, affecting health and our relationship with God.
  • Common fallacies about evil spirits include the belief they don’t exist and that Christians are immune to their influence.
  • Evil spirits may have legal rights to inhabit a person due to past actions like witchcraft, that impact future generations.
  • The Bible illustrates the struggle against evil spirits and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean spiritual ‘house’.
  • God empowers believers to combat evil spirits through faith and spiritual discipline, as demonstrated by Jesus and his disciples.
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