How Christians Live in Their Spirit

 

How Christians Live in Their Spirit

Romans 8:4 “So that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit.”

1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.”

Ephesians 6:18 "Pray always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit."

Romans 8:4-14 “For those who walk according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit…all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.”

 

Category	Detailed Explanation	Biblical References
Reason	1. Spirit is the organ for communicating with God 2. Human spirit is the medium for touching and experiencing God 3. Living in the spirit is a way to maintain an intimate relationship with God	- Romans 8:4 - Romans 8:5-6 - Ephesians 2:18
Methods	1. Spend time gazing at the Lord 2. Continuous prayer 3. Walking in divine light 4. Maintaining communion with the Lord 5. Being permeated by His glory	- 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - 1 John 1:2-3, 6-7
Practical Application	1. Daily spiritual exercise 2. Meditating on God's word 3. Quietly waiting on God 4. Immediately obeying the Holy Spirit's guidance 5. Maintaining spiritual sensitivity	- Romans 8:9 - Galatians 5:16-25 - Ephesians 6:18
Spiritual Practices	1. Morning quiet meditation 2. Prayer and Bible reading 3. Worship and praise 4. Listening to the Holy Spirit's still small voice 5. Immediate confession and repentance	- Psalm 63:1-2 - Mark 1:35 - John 4:24
Life Application	1. Living out Christ in daily life 2. Walking by faith 3. Relying on the Holy Spirit's power 4. Practicing spiritual sensitivity 5. Maintaining intimacy with God	- Romans 8:4-14 - Galatians 2:20 - Philippians 4:13
Spiritual Growth Indicators	1. Increased sensitivity to God 2. Becoming more like Christ 3. Enhanced spiritual discernment 4. Overcoming temptation and weakness 5. Experiencing God's presence and power	- Ephesians 4:13-15 - John 15:5 - Romans 8:37

 

Conclusion:

Living in the spirit is a continuous journey of intimacy with God, requiring daily commitment, spiritual sensitivity, and complete surrender to the Holy Spirit's guidance.

 

*Please refer to the July 2024 Anaheim, California, USA training Experiencing, Enjoying and Manifesting Christ (II) Week 14 Christ as the Liberator and the One Who Makes Us More Than a Victor