Who Am I Really? (Part 3)April 17, 2016

Spirit. Soul. Body.In Christ

2 Corinthians 5:17 NLTThis means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

You are a three-part being.

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NLTNow may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.

You are a spirit.

You have a soul – your mind, will, and emotions.

You live in a body.

The soul is between the body and spirit.It gets information from both.

It is pulled between the two.

The body is getting its info from the world.

If you are born again, your spirit is getting information from God.

2 Corinthians 5:17 NLTThis means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

What happened when you came to Christ was so amazing! The Bible calls it a mystery!

Colossians 1:27 NKJV

To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

An explosion of the riches of God happened in your spirit when you asked Jesus to come live in you

Colossians 3:1-3 NLTSince you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.

Your soul now needs to understand what happened in your spirit. Then your soul will side with the spirit and be able to control your flesh.

Romans 12:2 NLTDon’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

It works like this:Spirit nudges. Soul clarifies, understands, makes decisions. Body expresses.

Ephesians 4:20-24 NLTBut that isn’t what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

The only way to educate your soul on what happened in your spirit, is the Word!

Proverbs 4:20-22 NLTMy child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.

Galatians 2:20 NLTMy old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.Here is the truth about you – the old you is gone and now Christ lives in you!

Ephesians 2:10 NLTFor we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

This is the truth about you – you are God’s work of art!

Who are you really in Christ? You are a member of a new familyYou have a new natureYou have a new supplyYou have a new purpose

Who I Am In Christ

I am a child of Goda joint-heir with Jesusa new creationloved by the Father and placed in His kingdomI am forgivenholy and blamelessfree from sinpurchased by Himand raised to new lifeI have a new naturefull of lovefull of peacefull of joyand fear has no place in meI have a new purposea full supplyall the wisdom I needHis light shines out of meand I am ambassador for Christ!

1 Adopted as God’s children Romans 8:15, Ephesians 1:52 Made heirs of God Romans 8:173 Blessed with every spiritual blessing Ephesians 1:34 United with Christ Ephesians 1:3, 2:65 Chosen Ephesians 1:46 Made holy, set apart Ephesians 1:4, Colossians 1:227 Brought near to him Ephesians 1:5, 2:128 Accepted in the Beloved Ephesians 1:69 Freed Ephesians 1:710 Purchased Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:1411 Showered with kindness, wisdom and understanding Ephesians 1:812 He revealed His plan to us Ephesians 1:913 Raised from the dead Ephesians 2:614 Seated with Christ in heavenly places Ephesians 2:615 Made examples of His grace and kindness Ephesians 2:616 Made able to come to the Father Ephesians 2:1817 Made citizens of heaven Ephesians 2:1918 Brought into His family Ephesians 2:1919 Made into His temple Ephesians 2:20,21, 1 Corinthians 6:1920 Made a chosen generation 1 Peter 2:921 Made a royal priesthood 1 Peter 2:922 Made into a holy nation 1 Peter 2:923 Made His own special people 1 Peter 2:924 Brought into light 1 Peter 2:925 Rescued from darkness Colossians 1:1326 Brought into His Kingdom Colossians 1:1327 Forgiven Colossians 1:1428 Reconciled to God Colossians 1:2229 Brought into His presence Colossians 1:2230 Made to stand before Him without fault Colossians 1:2231 Raised to new life Colossians 3:132 Hidden with Christ in God Colossians 3:333 Bought with a high price 1 Corinthians 6:2034 Made a new creation 2 Corinthians 5:1735 Given the message of reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:1936 Made Christ’s ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:2037 Renewed every day 2 Corinthians 4:1638 Given a great treasure in earthen vessels 2 Corinthians 4:7

Divine Makeover - Spirit. Soul. BodyWhat happened in our spirit when we were born again