ROMANS: The Death that Produces Life

What does it mean to put to death the deeds of the body, and how does resting in our identity as adopted children of God empower us to wage war against sin?In this sermon on Romans 8:12–17, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon addresses the vital spiritual practice of mortification, decisively dealing with sin through the power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Neil contrasts the spirit of slavery and fear with the Spirit of adoption, showing that God's children are not left to struggle in their own strength. Discover why sin never leaves on its own volition, how the Holy Spirit confirms our place as heirs with Christ, and why knowing God as "Abba, Father" changes everything about how we fight daily battles.In this episode, we cover:The Necessity of Mortification: Understanding why believers must actively put sin to death rather than tolerating it in their lives.By the Spirit, Not the Flesh: Why overcoming habitual sin requires relying on the Spirit's power rather than human willpower.The Spirit of Adoption: Moving from a spirit of slavery and fear into the enjoyed acceptance of God as our Father.Abba, Father: What it means to have intimate, personal access to God through the work of Christ.Heirs and Fellow Heirs: Resting in an unshakable identity that promises future glory and sustains us through present suffering.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube