I. We must understand the flesh and its works. A. The flesh is the principle of sin. B. The flesh works to hide its corruption. C. The flesh finds many friends in the world. D. The flesh wars against the believer's new life in Christ. E. The flesh is mortified only by the Holy Spirit. II. The sinful flesh bears bad fruit (Matt. 7:16). III. The way sinners practice the works of the flesh. A. To love sin and seek it obstinately B. To love no opposing virtues that deny sin and self C. To have worldly remorse rather than evangelical repentance D. To have contempt of God rather than ignorance E. To abuse God's grace and turn it into license IV. Deliverance: The Work of the Spirit Applied A. He helps us think on our ways and turn to the Lord. B. He helps us put sin to death in union with Christ (v. 24). C. He helps us cry to the Lord and trust him as Father.
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Chris began preaching and pastoring at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buford, Georgia, in 1994. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been blessed with 5 children and four grandchildren. Chris continues to preach, write, and pastor at Covenant Presbyterian.
