Life In The Spirit Series

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Romans 8:1-14

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit... For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:16-25, John 14:16-17, Ezekiel 36:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:12-14, Ephesians 5:18

INTRODUCTION:

The Christian life was never designed to be lived in human strength. Life in the Spirit is the divine enablement that makes us walk in victory, holiness, and divine purpose. It is a Spirit-led journey that transforms our character, empowers our witness, and aligns us with God’s will.

Many believers today struggle in their walk with God because they try to live spiritual lives through fleshly efforts. The Spirit of God was given to be our Helper, Guide, Comforter, and Empowerer. To ignore Him is to live beneath our divine potential.

To walk in the Spirit means to live under the control and influence of the Holy Spirit. It is a daily surrender and a consistent fellowship with God through His Spirit. When we live in the Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit becomes evident in our lives, and we begin to manifest the power and character of Christ.

1. THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES NEW LIFE

Living in the Spirit begins with the new birth and leads to a transformed life.

a) The Spirit gives life where sin brought death

Romans 8:2 – For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

b) The Spirit regenerates and renews the inner man

Titus 3:5 – By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost.

c) He breaks the power of condemnation

Romans 8:1 – There is now no condemnation... who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

d) He makes us partakers of the divine nature

2 Peter 1:4 – That by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature...

Biblical Example: The transformation of Saul to Paul

When the Holy Spirit came upon Saul, he was changed from a persecutor to a preacher (Acts 9:17-20).

2. THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS FOR DAILY LIVING

The Spirit is not just for church services; He is our companion in daily life.

a) He gives us strength to overcome sin

Galatians 5:16 – Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

b) He leads us into all truth

John 16:13 – Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth.

c) He enables us to love, forgive, and serve

Galatians 5:22 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace...

d) He provides wisdom and counsel

Isaiah 11:2 – The Spirit of wisdom and understanding...

Biblical Example: Stephen

Full of the Holy Ghost, Stephen lived powerfully and died boldly for Christ (Acts 6:8-10; 7:55).

3. THE HOLY SPIRIT DEVELOPS CHRISTLIKE CHARACTER

Walking in the Spirit moulds us into the image of Christ.

a) He produces the fruit of the Spirit in us

Galatians 5:22-23 – Love, joy, peace, longsuffering...

b) He corrects and convicts us of sin

John 16:8 – He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.

c) He helps us crucify the flesh

Romans 8:13 – If ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

d) He transforms us into the likeness of Christ

2 Corinthians 3:18 – Changed into the same image from glory to glory... by the Spirit.

Biblical Example: The early believers

They were known for their love, unity, and holiness through the work of the Spirit (Acts 2:42-47).

4. THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS AND GUIDES THE BELIEVER

To live in the Spirit is to be sensitive to divine direction.

a) He leads us in the will of God

Romans 8:14 – For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

b) He reveals God's purpose and plan

1 Corinthians 2:10 – God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit...

c) He prevents us from walking into danger

Acts 16:6 – They were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia.

d) He speaks and gives instructions

Revelation 2:7 – He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith...

Biblical Example: Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch

The Spirit directed Philip to where ministry was needed (Acts 8:29-39).

5. THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS US FOR SERVICE AND WITNESS

No believer can fulfil God’s assignment without the Spirit's power.

a) The Spirit gives us boldness to witness

Acts 1:8 – Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you...