The Basics of Righteousness

Revised July 2012

Table of Contents The Basics of Righteousness Revised July 2012 Lesson 1 Anatomy of Your Spirit.. 1 Lesson 2 Our Spirit is Righteous... 7 Lesson 3 Eternal Redemption.... 11 Lesson 4 Security of the Believer..... 14 Lesson 5 The Faith of God.... 19 Lesson 6 The Mind of Christ. 23 Lesson 7 The Fruit of the Spirit 26 Lesson 8 Reality of Faith.. 30 Additional Scriptures 34 Test Review..

Lesson 1 - Anatomy of Your Spirit The Basics of Righteousness Lesson 1 I. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 A. We are a three-part being B. Your spirit is born again 2 Corinthians 5:17 C. Your identity needs to be who you are in the spirit SPIRIT SOUL BODY

Lesson 1 - Anatomy of Your Spirit S P I R I T S O U L B O D Y II. Spirit and Body Are Not Joined Together A. No connection between physical world and spiritual world except the soul. B. Heart is combination of spirit and soul. S P I R I T S O U L B O D Y C. Originally, the way God created it, your spirit and soul worked together.

SOUL MIND The Basics of Righteousness Lesson 1 - Anatomy of Your Spirit VALVE SPIRIT BODY D. Your mind is the valve. III. John 3:3-8 A. Being born again God took out old sin nature and put in His nature. B. You cannot contact the Spirit except through the Word. C. God s Word is perfect representation of who you are in the spirit. D. 2 Corinthians 5:17, 18

Lesson 1 - Anatomy of Your Spirit E. Body is not saved. We do not have a glorified body. F. Soul is not saved. IV. 1 John 4:17 A. Your new spirit is perfect. B. Your new spirit is complete. C. Your new spirit is identical to Jesus. D. You have perfect faith. E. 1 John 2:20 you have complete understanding.

Lesson 1 - Anatomy of Your Spirit Your mind can release the life of God into your life, or it can constrain it. V. Renewing Your Mind A. Through renewing your mind, it releases what is on the inside of you. B. You can experience heaven right here on earth as much as you ll renew your mind. C. You re not fighting to get healed, or prosperous, etc. you already are. Assignment: 1. Write down several Scriptures that tell who you are in your spirit after you re born again (i.e.: you are the righteousness of God ; you are holy, blameless, etc.). 2. Why is it important to renew your mind? 3. Which part, do you believe, seems to have the most influence over your life right now your spirit, your soul, or your body? Explain.

Lesson 2 - Our Spirit Is Righteous The Basics of Righteousness Lesson 2 I. Review A. Soul is deciding factor whether you go with spirit or body. B. Soul is valve that can block or release what s in your spirit. C. Renewing your mind is the key. II. Ephesians 4:24 A. When you were born again, your spirit was created in righteousness and holiness 1. New man, in the spirit, is as righteous as Jesus. 2. God doesn t give you a little bit of joy, then come and take it away. 3. Your spirit never loses its relationship with God.

Lesson 2 - Our Spirit Is Righteous III. Ephesians 1:13 A. After you believed, you were sealed. B. Sin takes place in body or soul, but not in your spirit. II. 1 John 4:17 as He is, so are we in this world. A. One-third of your salvation is complete. B. God fellowships with us based on our spirit, not our flesh. C. Think about yourself the way God does. D. You can t relate to God based on your performance.

Lesson 2 - Our Spirit Is Righteous III. 1 Corinthians 6:17 A. One Spirit Heis a singular one to the exclusion of the other B. Our spirits are one with Jesus. C. Galatians 4:6 At the new birth, God took out our old, dead spirit and put in Jesus spirit D. Romans 8:9 VI. Colossians 2:9, 10 A. We are complete in Christ. B. If God loves a sinner, then much more should someone who is born again receive God s love Romans 5:8, 9

Lesson 2 - Our Spirit Is Righteous Assignment: 1. Would you say that you are a person who is performance and/or works orientated in other words, do you feel that God s love for you and acceptance of you, depends upon how well you perform? Explain. 2. From this lesson, write down some of the insights you received concerning your new spirit man.

Lesson 3 - Eternal Redemption The Basics of Righteousness Lesson 3 I. Jesus Obtained an Eternal Redemption for Us A. Hebrews 9:11-12 B. Your spirit cannot sin 1 John 3:9 C. Hebrews 10:1, 2 no consciousness of sin D. Hebrews 10:10-14 one sacrifice for all, forever; perfected forever E. Sins are forgiven past, present, and future

Lesson 3 - Eternal Redemption II. Romans 6 Why do I still sin? What effect does sin have on me? A. You re born a sinner with a sin nature. B. Two reasons to live holy: 1. New nature that compels you toward righteousness. 2. When you yield to sin you re yielding to Satan. C. God does not reject you based on your actions (God does not reject you). Assignment: 1. Knowing that your born-again spirit has no desire to sin, what should you do when you are tempted to sin? 2. Why is it important for you to live holy? 3. Share about an area in your life where your mind has been renewed and your behavior or attitude has been changed as a result.

Lesson 4 - Security of the Believer The Basics of Righteousness Spirit, Soul and Body Lesson 4 I. 2 Corinthians 7:1 A. Promises of separating from ungodly B. Cleansed from, not of, all filthiness C. Spirit mental disposition II. James 4:5 A. Lust means strong passion B. Holy Spirit is jealous over us III. Once Saved Always Saved? A. God relates to us based on who we are in the spirit. B. I Corinthians 3:10-15 C. A sin will not cause you to lose your salvation.

Lesson 4 - Security of the Believer IV. Hebrews 6:1-6 A. If you reject your salvation, there is no repentance you can t be born again, again. 1. 1 Peter 1:3-5 you can t love your salvation, but you can renounce or reject it. Sin won t cause you to lose your salvation, but it will cause your heart to become hard toward God. 2. 2 Peter 1:5-11 B. You have to be enlightened C. Salvation D. Baptism in the Holy Spirit E. Received revelation of the Word F. Gifts of the Spirit in operation. G. You can t reject your salvation as an immature Christian you re not held accountable.

Lesson 4 - Security of the Believer 1. Romans 1:28-32 2. Hebrews 10:26-29 3. 2 Timothy 2:11-13 H. Romans 6:20-22 1. Your righteous acts can t change your sin nature. 2. Your sin acts can t change your righteous nature. Assignment: 1. Has there ever been a time in your Christian life when you felt like you had lost your salvation because of something you had done? If so, describe the occasion. 2. How did you deal with it so that you were able to go on in your walk with the Lord?

Lesson 5 The Faith of God The Basics of Righteousness Lesson 5 I. Faith A. Realize you have it B. Learn how to use it II. Ephesians 2:8, 9 A. Faith is a gift of God B. Human faith sense knowledge C. Supernatural faith believing things apart from senses

Lesson 5 The Faith of God III. God s Faith A. Imparted through the Word B. 1 Peter 1:23 C. Call those things that be not as though they are. Romans 4:17 IV. Romans 12:3 A. In our spirits we have the measure of faith B. Galatians 2:20 Remember that you have the same faith that raised Jesus from the dead on the inside of you. (Ephesians 1:19, 20) V. The Laws of Faith A. 2 Peter 1:3, 4

Lesson 5 The Faith of God B. There are things that you can do that will make the power of God manifest. C. Romans 3:27 law of faith D. Isaiah 45:11 E. We can command the power of God. F. You can have what you say. Recognize that you already have faith you don t have to get it, you have to release it. Assignment: 1. Use a concordance to look up the verses that deal with faith (stay in the New Testament). Write out on 3x5 cards the ones that really speak to you. Meditate on these Scriptures so that your mind can be renewed in this area and your faith can grow. 2. Describe an area or situation in your life that is a faith project for you right now. Write down the Scriptures that you are standing on to build your faith.

Lesson 6 The Mind of Christ The Basics of Righteousness Lesson 6 I. 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 A. Holy Spirit has to enlighten the Word to us. B. Verse 16 You have the mind of Christ. Your spirit man knows everything that Jesus knows Colossians 3:10. II. Your Spirit Man Is a Complete Individual in Itself A. 1 John 2:20, 27 B. Your spirit knows all things

Lesson 6 The Mind of Christ III. Drawing on the Holy Spirit A. Praying in tongues and interpretation 1 Corinthians 14:1-4, 14 B. Colossians 3:15 let the peace of God rule in your heart. You have been given an unction from the Holy One and you know all things. 1 John 2:20 Assignment: 1. Have you had a situation in your life where you had knowledge of something but that knowledge didn t come to you through hard facts? If so, describe that situation and the outcome of it. 2. Has the revelation that you have the mind of Christ, that you know all things, made a difference in your life? Explain. 3. Are there any areas in your life where you are in indecision, or you don t have a peace, or there s confusion? If so, write down those areas. What are you doing about it?

Lesson 7 The Fruit of the Spirit The Basics of Righteousness Lesson 7 I. Galatians 5:22 the fruit of the Spirit A. It is fruit of the Spirit singular, not plural. B. One fruit described by nine different attributes. C. The fruit of the Spirit is constant in you. II. 2 Kings 6 those that be with us are more than those that be with them. A. If all that you acknowledge as true is the physical world, then Elisha lied. B. There s another world besides the physical realm. C. Line up your physical mind with what s true in the spirit. D. In order to access the fruit of the Spirit, you have to first know that it s there.

Lesson 7 The Fruit of the Spirit III. New You A. Always has joy B. Always has love C. Can do all things D. Never out of control IV. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Your spirit is: A. Longsuffering and kind B. Not envious or jealous C. Not selfish D. Does not behave unseemly

Lesson 7 The Fruit of the Spirit E. Thinks no evil F. Bears all things G. Believes all things You have everything it takes to be 100% successful! Assignment: 1. Use a concordance to look up Scriptures on joy. Write out on 3x5 cards the ones that really speak to you. Spend time meditating on these Scriptures. 2. Write out I Corinthians 13:4-8. Now make a list of the words used to describe God s love.

Lesson 8 Reality of Faith I. Definition of Faith The Basics of Righteousness Lesson 8 Heb. 11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. A. Faith gives physical reality or substance to things hoped for B. Faith isn t the evidence of things that don t exist, they exist but in an unseen realm C. Substance means tangibility D. Hope means it s in the future or it s in an unseen realm

Lesson 8 Reality of Faith II. Adjusting our outlook on faith A. Faith is not faking it until you make it B. Faith isn t acting like something is so when it really isn t. You think that if you do it long enough it will become real. C. You can t deny you have a problem, thinking that if you don t believe it exists, it will go away. Romans 4.even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. D. Faith doesn t make God move. Faith is the ability to perceive things that are real; they are just in an unseen realm.

Lesson 8 Reality of Faith III. Faith is Real A. There s a spiritual world that exists. B. Faith is speaking truth; it s just a reality that can t be seen. C. The Word of God shows you what reality is. IV. God operates in the unseen realm A. Physical manifestation depends on if you can turn on and tune in and take what is in the unseen realm and make it have physical evidence. B. Spiritual realm existed before the physical. Heb. 11:3 C. God has already done his part and faith just depends and trusts Him.

Lesson 8 Reality of Faith D. Elisha saw past the physical and said what was true. II Kin 6:16 - Fear not, for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. E. We need to stop looking at the physical realm and see with the eyes of our heart. Carnal = someone who can see, taste, hear, smell, and feel. F. Adam & Eve had 6 senses. 1. Adam & Eve walked in the spiritual realm and went into the natural. Gehazi went from the natural to the spiritual. 2. We need to train our physical senses to show that faith is just as valid as the other senses.

Spirit vs. Flesh SPIRIT 4151*pneuma, pnyoo'-mah; from 4154; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by anal. or fig. a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by impl.) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:-ghost, life, spirit (-ual, -ually), mind. (Comp. 5590.) The Greek word PNEUMA was translated Spirit or spirit 21 times in Romans 8. ROM 8:1 [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. ROM 8:2 sin and death. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of ROM 8:4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. ROM 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. ROM 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. ROM 8:10 And if Christ [be] in you, the body [is] dead because of sin; but the Spirit [is] life because of righteousness. ROM 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. ROM 8:13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. ROM 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. ROM 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. ROM 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.

ROM 8:23 And not only [they], but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, [to wit], the redemption of our body. ROM 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ROM 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God. In contrast, PNEUMA was only used once in Romans 7. ROM 7:6 But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not [in] the oldness of the letter. FLESH 4561*sarx, sarx; prob. from the base of 4563; flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extens.) the body (as opposed to the soul [or spirit], or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by impl.) human nature (with its frailties [phys. or mor.] and passions), or (spec.) a human being (as such):-carnal (-ly, + -ly minded), flesh ([-ly]). VCount Strong partial Greek definition for words rendered flesh 2 2907 kreas:-flesh. 126 4561 sarx:-carnal (-ly, + -ly minded), flesh ([-ly]). The Greek word SARX was translated flesh 12 times in Romans 8. ROM 8:1 [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. ROM 8:3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh. ROM 8:4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. ROM 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

ROM 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. ROM 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. ROM 8:12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. ROM 8:13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. This same Greek word was also translated carnally and carnal twice in Romans 8. ROM 8:6 peace. For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and ROM 8:7 Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. The Greek word that was translated minded in Romans 8:6 and mind in Romans 8:7 is PHRONEMA which means (mental) inclination or purpose. The Greek word SARX was also translated flesh 3 times in Romans 7. ROM 7:5 For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. ROM 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not. ROM 7:25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.

Test Review According to Ephesians 4:24(KJV), your born again spirit is created in what two things? What should your identity be determined by? Can sin cause a Christian to lose his or her salvation? Can a mature Christian who has fulfilled the requirements mentioned in Hebrews 6:4-5 renounce Christ and still be forgiven? Based on what Paul said in Romans 6, is it still in our nature to continue to live in sin? What is the valve that can block or release what is in your spirit? What is the perfect representation of who you are in the spirit? According to Hebrews 10:2, should we ever be conscious of our sin? How does faith come according to Romans 10:17? God relates to us based on what? Will sin cause your heart to become hard toward God? Are your spirit and body joined together? Know 1 John 2:20(KJV) What part of a person becomes born again? According to Hebrews 9:12 and lesson 3 on pg. 11, did Jesus obtain eternal redemption for us from our sins-past, present, and future? What three parts make up every person as stated in I Thessalonians 5:23?

According to Romans 12:3(KJV), what has God dealt to every man, what do we have? According to 1 Corinthians 2 and your syllabus, who has enlightened the word to us? According to Hebrews 6:4-5, how many items are mentioned that make people accountable for renouncing their salvation? Originally, did your spirit and soul work together, based on how God created it? Ensure you are up to date on your Bible reading