SPIRITUALITY pneumatiko V Pertains to the spirit as

SPIRITUALITY pneumatiko. V Ø Pertains to the spirit as the inner life of humans. Ø Having to do with the (holy) spirit S or s? A Big Goal

SPIRITUALITY in the NT • Romans 1: 11 “I wish to impart to you some spiritual gift…” • Romans 7: 14 “We know that the law is spiritual. . . ” • 1 Cor. 10: 4 We all ate the same spiritual bread and drink. • 1 Cor. 14: 37 If anyone thinks he’s spiritual, he should acknowledge the writings as God’s commands. • Gal 6: 1 Spiritual people should restore sinners. • Eph. 1: 3 God has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing. • Eph. 5: 19, Col. 3: 16 Spiritual songs for a Spirit-filled life. • 2 Peter 2: 5 We are building a spiritual house to offer spiritual sacrifices. S or s?

Paul’s Spiritual Instructions 1 Corinthians 2: 1 -16 1. Paul’s approach (1 -5): CHRIST over ME 1. 2. 3. 4. Not words, speech, wisdom, baptism I know nothing…except Christ! Why? Demonstrate SPIRIT and POWER Why? Trust GOD not ME!

Paul’s Spiritual Instructions 1 Corinthians 2: 1 -16 2. Paul’s teaching (6 -16): Grow in CHRIST -The “Sacred Secret” 1. 2. 3. 4. How is it revealed? Who knows the secret? How do we impart the secret? Who understands this teaching? 1. The SPIRITual

Significant Spirit Passages 1 Corinthians 2: 1 -16 • Romans 8: 9 “You are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if in fact the spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the spirit of Christ does not belong to him!” • 2 Cor. 3: 6 “The letter kills, but the spirit gives life…” • Eph 1: 13 “when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy spirit. ” • Acts 2: 38 “Let every one of you repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit”