Lesson 63 November 3, 2002
Summary 5:16
1. Paul's strong statement here is the answer to
the Judaizers contention that by not
observing the law that an unrestrained life of sin would be the result, i.e.
antinomianism.
2. Walking by the
Spirit describes what is to characterize our life as believers.
3. The walk of the believer has some identifiable characteristics:
A. Jesus
called us to walk in the light which means to be obedient to His will and
therefore reflect His character in our lives. John 12:35; Eph 5:8;
B. Because
we have new life in Christ Jesus, we can walk in that newness of life. Rom 6:4
C. When we
walk according to Spirit, the requirement of the Law which is fulfilled in us
because of the freedom we now have. Rom
8:1-4
D. This
freedom in the Spirit lets us walk honestly which excludes deeds of the flesh.
Rom 13:13
E. Abusing
your freedom that hurts one's brother is not part of this walk. Rom 14:15
F. This
walk excludes strife and jealousy which makes us appear just as an unbeliever.
1 Cor 3:3
G. God has
designed your life so as to make the best of the circumstances in which you
find yourself in. 1 Cor 7:17
H. Our walk
should not be characterized by hidden agendas
that distort the Word of God. 2 Cor 4:2
I. Our
walk is by faith, not by sight. 2 Cor 5:7; Col.
2:6
J. Those
that distort God's Word accuse the maturing Christian of walking according to
the flesh. 2 Cor 10:2
K. The
Christian walk, while resident in this earthly tent is not to do battle on worldly
terms. 2 Cor 10:3-5
L. Our
walk is now to be based on the good works that God designed for us to do. Eph
2:2 ; 2:10
M. We are
to walk in a manner worthy of our calling.
Eph 4:1; Col. 1:10; 1Thes 2:12
N. This
walk is not characterized by Scar Tissue to sin. Eph 4:17-20
O. This
walk is characterized by love. Eph 5:2; 2 Jn 1:6
P. This
walk is characterized by wisdom. Eph 5:15
Q. Paul
exhorted the Philippians to follow the
example, to imitate his walk and
others whose pattern of life reflected
the same characteristics. Phil 3:17
R. The walk
of the believer who is consistently out of fellowship is an enemy of the cross of Christ. Phil 3:18-19
S. Our
conduct towards others, that is unbelievers, is to be characterized by
wisdom walk wisely "seizes the
moment" to evangelize. Col. 4:5
T. This
walk does not reach a plateau in the
life of the Believer, a point where we
have arrived, we always will need further instruction. 1Thes 4:1
U. What we
say must be reflected in our walk. I Jn 2:6
V. Our walk
in truth is observable and therefore has impact! 3 Jn 1:3-4
W. Those
who "live" the Christian Life, will walk with our Lord Jesus
Christ. Rev 3:4