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Putting on the Lord Jesus Christ

Putting On the Lord Jesus Christ I. Introduction II. Phase 1/Phase 2 Distinction III. Phase 1 – Salvation Foundation IV. Positional Truth V. Phase 2 – Spirituality VI. Conclusion

DISCIPLESHIP SPIRITUALITY ASSURANCE

Dr. Tom Constable, Notes on Galatians: 2016 Edition, pp. 80 -81: “When the spring came, the sap flowing through that tree would cause buds to develop, and in the process the buds would push the old dead leaves off the branches. Similarly, the life of the Spirit normally expels the old dead habits of the flesh as the new life within grows stronger. Rather than trying to remove all of our former sinful practices ourselves, we should cultivate the spiritual life, and the Holy Spirit will deal with them. This phenomenon has been called ‘the expulsive power of a positive affection. ’”

Virtuous Conventional Wisdom • Fighting for what is right • Calling it like it is • Not being politically correct • “Speaking truth to power” • Obeying the law = righteousness (and vice-versa) • Live and let live

Discerning Spirituality • Anger vs. Righteous indignation • Winning an argument vs. patient persuasion • Being right vs. Being willing to be wronged • Condescending (full of oneself, patronizing, sanctimonious) vs. Humble and teachable