1 Romans 13:13-14 Let us behave decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh 2 www.spiritualblessings.org 1
3 Elements - Briefly 1. The Romanic Context 2. Dispensational position 3. Deeper meanings of key words 3 The Romanic Context 1. Chapters 1 8: Doctrinal How the Gospel saves the sinner 2. Chapters 9 11: National How the Gospel relates to Israel 3. Chapters 12 16:Practical How the Gospel bears on conduct 4 www.spiritualblessings.org 2
3 Elements - Briefly 1. The Romanic Context 2. Dispensational position 3. Deeper meanings of key words 5 Dispensational Position 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved before God, a workman that needs not be ashamed, correctly apportioning the Word of Truth Colossians 3:1-10 6 www.spiritualblessings.org 3
3 Elements - Briefly 1. The Romanic Context 2. Dispensational position 3. Deeper meanings of key words 7 Deeper Meanings Romans 13:13-14 Let us behave decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension (en-doo-o) and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh 8 www.spiritualblessings.org 4
Deeper Meanings Romans 13:13-14 Let us behave decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension (en-doo-o) and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus (pronoia) Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the (ep-ee-thoo-me-ah) (sarx) desires of the flesh. 9 Sarx 1 Corinthians 15:39 All flesh is not the same: People have one flesh, animals have another, birds and fish another. 10 www.spiritualblessings.org 5
Sarx Ephesians 5:29 For no one has ever hated his own body but he feeds it and takes care of it just as Christ also does the church. 11 Sarx 2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we live as human beings, we do not wage war according to human standards. (BWE) Of course we are living in bodies made for this world. But we are not fighting for the things of this world. 12 www.spiritualblessings.org 6
Sarx Galatians 5:24 Now those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 13 Deeper Meanings Romans 13:13-14 in the day Let us behave decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the (ep-ee-thoo-me-ah) (sarx) desires of the flesh 14 www.spiritualblessings.org 7
15 Defeating the Flesh Romans 13:14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. 16 www.spiritualblessings.org 8
Defeating the Flesh Romans 13:14 But, put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof 17 Defeating the Flesh Galatians 3:27 18 www.spiritualblessings.org 9