Key Insights
- π God wants us to be “dead to the old sin life of our past and alive to the new world that he has given us the new walk of the spirit.”
- π€ The idea that humans are essentially bio machines raises questions about the nature of consciousness and the existence of a soul.
- π Man is created in the image of God, emphasizing the significance of human potential and the ability to bring forth new ideas and innovations.
- π “He who has died has been freed from sin.”
- π Denying oneself and following Jesus can lead to true life and salvation.
- π The ultimate authority lies with God, as mentioned in the Bible, and earthly powers will eventually be overthrown in the kingdom of God.
- π The verse emphasizes the importance of faith in living a meaningful life.
- π “God did not give us bible prophecy to scare us but to prepare us.”
Summary
- π God desires believers to leave behind their old sinful ways and embrace a new life in Christ, as illustrated by Adam and Eve’s spiritual death after eating the fruit.
- π Our bodies are vessels for our spirit and soul, with no specific part containing our personality, as God created mankind in his image and our old selves were crucified with him.
- π Believers have control over their old sinful nature through Jesus, as demonstrated by a story of driving a dead man’s body across states and resisting temptation by prioritizing love for God.
- π± Choose wisely and resist worldly desires to avoid spiritual destruction, as Adam and Eve’s perfect life in the Garden of Eden went wrong, but God offers truth and newness for believers to become new creations in Christ Jesus.
- π The kingdom of God starts within us, giving hope and authority, and earthly powers will end when Jesus returns, even influential people like Bill Gates can become delusional with their authority.
- π’ Politicians will one day acknowledge Jesus as Lord; surrender yourself to God, worship Him, and let Him transform your thinking to know His will.
- π Our old selves have died with Christ, and as Christians, we must embrace our new selves by nourishing our spirits through fellowship, teachings of the Bible, and prayer.
- π Trust Jesus, resist temptations, and open your bibles to learn from God’s powerful word, as it prepares us and empowers believers to share the gospel and bring truth to a searching generation, with support for Jack Hibbs’ teachings encouraged through donations.