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Life By The Spirit By Stephen Harrison Family Church
How does a Christian keep away from sin and grow in Christ? I place those two statements together because they are married – they belong together as simultaneous actions. In Galatians 5:16-26 Paul gives the answer to both. He begins by saying we should, “Live by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature” (v. 16). If the Christian’s life (their thoughts, words, actions, desires, etc.) are in step with that of the Holy Spirit (by obeying Scripture, spending time listening to the Lord, praying, worshiping, etc.) then they will not long for, crave, or desire sin. Simply put a desire for God purges out a desire for the things of this world and sin. Paul clearly states in verse 17 that the sinful nature of a man desires the exact opposite (what is contrary) of what the Spirit wants for that man. This is like a spiritual tug of war on the Christian man. He wants to do right but sinful desire is pulling on him. But Jesus defeated sin. That’s why it is so important to be led by the Spirit (v. 18). The Holy Spirit counsels
(John 15:26), teaches (John 14:26), convicts of sin (John 16:8), leads (Romans 8:14), reveals truth (John 16:3), strengthens and encourages (Acts 9:31), comforts (John 14:16), helps and intercedes (Romans 8:26), searches (1 Corinthians 2:11), and much more. Aren't you glad we have the Person of the Holy Spirit in our lives as believers to lead us into all truth (John 16:13) and away from sinful desire? The verb tense in Galatians 5:18 literally tells us, “If we are continually led by the Spirit” implying the constant need of the Spirit’s activity and work in our lives. We are utterly dependent upon the ongoing presence, power, and provision from the Holy Spirit. Paul lists the works of the flesh in Galatians 5:19-20 and contrasts them with the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5: 2223. Interestingly, Paul changes from using the word “works” of the flesh to “fruit” of the Spirit I think to note the growth and abundance (fruit) one has in the Lord verses the devastation of sin at work in our lives. He makes the two lists in explanation of the conflict in verse 17 and to emphasize the command in verses 13-15. Paul
liked lists. These were not exhaustive lists of sins or manifestations of the Spirit’s activity in one’s life. Paul’s point was certain things had no place in the life of Christians and certain things should be manifest. Notice the huge difference in the lists (and the person who claims Christ). The acts or works of sinful nature are obvious (clearly seen, undisputed, recognizable) – sexual sins like prostitution, lust, homosexuality, adultery, fornication; moral impurity; debauchery, which is excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures like drunkenness, drugs, etc.; worship of idols (anything you place before God); hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like (or anything like these in this list). The end of verse 21 is meant as a strong yet loving warning from Paul, “All those who live like this will not inherit the Kingdom of God.” He had warned the Christians of these lifestyles before. He boldly says those who habitually practice, not occasionally commit (which also is sinful), these lifestyle sins emphatically is not in the Kingdom of God and should not think they
would inherit it either. Their lifestyle now as Christians should be that of Christ. They are new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17). The list of the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 is one we all desire and possess as we walk in the Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. You can have these as believers in Christ as they are not optional or only for selected Christians. They are the fruit of a life lived in Christ. Christians should live by the Spirit and keep in step with the Spirit (v. 25). This means obeying, listening, and following the voice of the Holy Spirit. The fruits are His as they are named fruits of the Spirit. But He will give them to His followers as we crucify the flesh (v. 24). And in our gain of these fruits it drives out conceit, strife, and envy in the body of Christ (v. 26). I encourage you to submit yourself to the Lord and His Spirit and find the life that truly is life (1 Timothy 6:17-19).
EVENT NOTICES:
LC LCS of AR, Inc. S
Lord Construction Services
General Construction Metal Building Sales Industrial Maintenance
247-2341
“Dedicated to Your Health, Happiness, and Well-Being” 9209 Dollarway Rd. White Hall, AR 71602 870-247-0800 Fax 870-247-0802
New & Previously Owned Cars & Trucks
Day by Day Support Group for Parents Who’ve Suffered the Death of a Child.
First United Methodist 200 W6th Pine Bluff 535-0935
Meets 1st Thursday of Every Month • Begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor. All Meetings Are Private.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church | W. 6th & Laurel Sts in Pine Bluff | Educational Bldg •
Moore
870-534-4701 for more information
Area Church Directory CoRNeRSToNe APoSTolIC CHuRCH 9500 Dollarway Road
ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST ASSeMBlY oF GoD 801 W. Hoadley Rd.
PINe GRove BAPTIST 110 S. Bryant St. SHIloH BAPTIST 13701 Hwy. 270 uNITeD BAPTIST CHuRCH 411 S. Oleander St.
BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST Calvary Baptist Church 1214 Robin Rd CANAAN BAPTIST 5510 W. Malcomb St. CeNTRAl BAPTIST 6107 Dollarway Rd. ClAuD RoAD BAPTIST CHuRCH 1821 Claud Rd. FIRST BAPTIST WHITe HAll 8708 Dollarway Rd. FIRST BAPTIST DeWDRoP 1707 N. Bryant St. HAPPY HoMe BAPTIST 4312 Hwy. 365 South Jefferson HARDIN BAPTIST 300 Todd Lynn Dr. KeARNeY BAPTIST 1900 S. Hwy. 365 Redfield MARANATHA BAPTIST 5820 W. Holsey Ave. MT. olIve BAPTIST 8523 Princeton Pike NoRTHSIDe BAPTIST 7743 Sheridan Rd. oAK GRove
CHuRCH oF CHRIST 102 Sheridan Rd. Redfield
METHODIST ReDFIelD uNITeD Redfield ST. luKe AMe 9908 Princeton Pike ST. luKe uNITeD 32 School Street (behind Dollarway School) ST. luKe AMe Redfield WHITe HAll uNITeD 300 Church Dr. White Hall, AR 71602
WHITe HAll CHuRCH oF CHRIST 304 White Hall Ave.
MISSIONARY BAPTIST
CHURCH OF GOD
BeTHANY 7122 Sheridan Rd.
BARNeS TeMPle CHuRCH oF GoD Princeton Pike Loop
leMoNWooD 920 Shephard Dr.
eTeRNAl lIFe CHuRCH oF GoD 503 S. Pryce St. FIRST PeNTeCoSTAl CHuRCH oF GoD 5400 Windham St. NeW HARveST CHuRCH oF GoD 9016 Hwy. 270 PeNTeCoSTAl CHuRCH oF GoD 1012 Jo Ann Dr. Redfield RIveR RoAD RIveR oF lIFe CHuRCH oF GoD 1209 River Rd. Redfield
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS JeHovAH’S WITNeSSeS 5601 Cheatham St.
MouNT PleASANT 3211 Barlett Rd. Redfield NeW BeTHel 2522 N. Pryce St. oAKlAND HeIGHTS 9620 Sheridan Rd. oRIoN 3826 Stagecoach Rd. Redfield PINeCReST 5910 Carbon St. ReDFIelD 500 Davis St. Redfield
SOUTHERN BAPTIST FAMIlY CHuRCH 2500 Highway 104
OTHER CeNTeNNIAl FelloWSHIP 1400 Centennial Ln.
2505 Olive St., Pine Bluff www.welchnissan.com
Outdoors and more
THE COUNTRY KITCHEN 4322 Dollarway Road • 535-4767 •BREAKFAST • PLATE LUNCH & DINNER
Pine Bluff Heating & Air Conditioning Co.
It’s Hard To Stop A Trane 536-3998 800-235-1342
605 E. 6th Pine Bluff
CHuRCH oF THe lIvING GoD 3120 Gravel Pit Rd. HARDIN NeW lIFe APoSTolIC CHuRCH 10608 Hwy. 270 RIveR RoAD CHuRCH Route 1, River Rd. Redfield TRuTH TeMPle HolINeSS 9711 Dollarway Rd.
Pine Bluff Cotton Belt Federal Credit Union 535-6305 888-249-1904
1703 River Pines Blvd., Pine Bluff
PENTECOSTAL ReDFIelD uNITeD PeNTeCoSTAl 515 Sheridan Road Redfield WHITe HAll uNITeD PeNTeCoSTAl 7745 Sheridan Rd. WHISPeRING PINeS CoWBoY CHuRCH Meeting at Hestand Stadium 420 Blake Street, Pine Bluff uNITeD CHRISTIAN 907 Dawson Rd.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
MISSIONARY NON-DENOMINATIONAL WoRD oF TRuTH MINISTRIeS Discipleship Training 1200 Dogwood Redfield
534-1551 1-800-WElCH99
102 Clark Road White Hall 247-0707
Inquiry Program on What We Believe • Sept. 9th at 6pm
APOSTOLIC
White Hall
Nursing & Rehab Center
WElCH Nissan
• WH United Methodist Church | 300 Church Drive •
BAPTIST 13112 Dollarway Rd.
All Certifications MBMA AISC
5210 Industrial Drive South
NoRTHSIDe 5603 W. Holsey St.
I-530 Exit 39, North 1 Mile • Pine Bluff • 1-888-879-8940
Harold Pointer Car & Truck Accessories
Wheels, Tires and Custom Accessories For Your Car or Truck
Visit Our Showroom Home of the Camo Caddy
on Hwy. 79 at I-530 879-3766
Kellie Harris Neighborhood Exclusive Agent Weldon & Carolyn Wynne Sales Associates
Allstate Insurance Company 2007 W. 28th, Suite 3, Pine Bluff, AR (870) 534-4055 • Fax (870) 534-4062
SPLASH CAR WASH 2 Automatic Car Washes 7003 SHERIDAN RD.
Passion For GOD
Commercial Printing Promotional Products Screen Printing Embroidery
Column above courtesy of: Stephen Harrison Senior Pastor Family Church 2500 Hwy 104 870.247.3300 www.familychurch.ws
534-7202 888-530-7202 3004 Midland Dr. So
247-3300 2500 Hwy. 104 www.familychurch.ws
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014 • The White Hall Journal • www.whitehalljournal.com
RELIGION
EVENT SUBMISSIONS Email to: [email protected] or by fax to: 870-247-4755 limited to: • 20 words or less per event and • Subject to content editing and space availability.
QUESTIONS? Contact Vicki Kelly at 870-247-4700 or [email protected]
Page Sponsors
Life By The Spirit By Stephen Harrison Family Church
How does a Christian keep away from sin and grow in Christ? I place those two statements together because they are married – they belong together as simultaneous actions. In Galatians 5:16-26 Paul gives the answer to both. He begins by saying we should, “Live by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature” (v. 16). If the Christian’s life (their thoughts, words, actions, desires, etc.) are in step with that of the Holy Spirit (by obeying Scripture, spending time listening to the Lord, praying, worshiping, etc.) then they will not long for, crave, or desire sin. Simply put a desire for God purges out a desire for the things of this world and sin. Paul clearly states in verse 17 that the sinful nature of a man desires the exact opposite (what is contrary) of what the Spirit wants for that man. This is like a spiritual tug of war on the Christian man. He wants to do right but sinful desire is pulling on him. But Jesus defeated sin. That’s why it is so important to be led by the Spirit (v. 18). The Holy Spirit counsels
(John 15:26), teaches (John 14:26), convicts of sin (John 16:8), leads (Romans 8:14), reveals truth (John 16:3), strengthens and encourages (Acts 9:31), comforts (John 14:16), helps and intercedes (Romans 8:26), searches (1 Corinthians 2:11), and much more. Aren't you glad we have the Person of the Holy Spirit in our lives as believers to lead us into all truth (John 16:13) and away from sinful desire? The verb tense in Galatians 5:18 literally tells us, “If we are continually led by the Spirit” implying the constant need of the Spirit’s activity and work in our lives. We are utterly dependent upon the ongoing presence, power, and provision from the Holy Spirit. Paul lists the works of the flesh in Galatians 5:19-20 and contrasts them with the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5: 2223. Interestingly, Paul changes from using the word “works” of the flesh to “fruit” of the Spirit I think to note the growth and abundance (fruit) one has in the Lord verses the devastation of sin at work in our lives. He makes the two lists in explanation of the conflict in verse 17 and to emphasize the command in verses 13-15. Paul
liked lists. These were not exhaustive lists of sins or manifestations of the Spirit’s activity in one’s life. Paul’s point was certain things had no place in the life of Christians and certain things should be manifest. Notice the huge difference in the lists (and the person who claims Christ). The acts or works of sinful nature are obvious (clearly seen, undisputed, recognizable) – sexual sins like prostitution, lust, homosexuality, adultery, fornication; moral impurity; debauchery, which is excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures like drunkenness, drugs, etc.; worship of idols (anything you place before God); hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like (or anything like these in this list). The end of verse 21 is meant as a strong yet loving warning from Paul, “All those who live like this will not inherit the Kingdom of God.” He had warned the Christians of these lifestyles before. He boldly says those who habitually practice, not occasionally commit (which also is sinful), these lifestyle sins emphatically is not in the Kingdom of God and should not think they
would inherit it either. Their lifestyle now as Christians should be that of Christ. They are new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17). The list of the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 is one we all desire and possess as we walk in the Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. You can have these as believers in Christ as they are not optional or only for selected Christians. They are the fruit of a life lived in Christ. Christians should live by the Spirit and keep in step with the Spirit (v. 25). This means obeying, listening, and following the voice of the Holy Spirit. The fruits are His as they are named fruits of the Spirit. But He will give them to His followers as we crucify the flesh (v. 24). And in our gain of these fruits it drives out conceit, strife, and envy in the body of Christ (v. 26). I encourage you to submit yourself to the Lord and His Spirit and find the life that truly is life (1 Timothy 6:17-19).
EVENT NOTICES:
LC LCS of AR, Inc. S
Lord Construction Services
General Construction Metal Building Sales Industrial Maintenance
247-2341
“Dedicated to Your Health, Happiness, and Well-Being” 9209 Dollarway Rd. White Hall, AR 71602 870-247-0800 Fax 870-247-0802
New & Previously Owned Cars & Trucks
Day by Day Support Group for Parents Who’ve Suffered the Death of a Child.
First United Methodist 200 W6th Pine Bluff 535-0935
Meets 1st Thursday of Every Month • Begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor. All Meetings Are Private.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church | W. 6th & Laurel Sts in Pine Bluff | Educational Bldg •
Moore
870-534-4701 for more information
Area Church Directory CoRNeRSToNe APoSTolIC CHuRCH 9500 Dollarway Road
ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST ASSeMBlY oF GoD 801 W. Hoadley Rd.
PINe GRove BAPTIST 110 S. Bryant St. SHIloH BAPTIST 13701 Hwy. 270 uNITeD BAPTIST CHuRCH 411 S. Oleander St.
BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST Calvary Baptist Church 1214 Robin Rd CANAAN BAPTIST 5510 W. Malcomb St. CeNTRAl BAPTIST 6107 Dollarway Rd. ClAuD RoAD BAPTIST CHuRCH 1821 Claud Rd. FIRST BAPTIST WHITe HAll 8708 Dollarway Rd. FIRST BAPTIST DeWDRoP 1707 N. Bryant St. HAPPY HoMe BAPTIST 4312 Hwy. 365 South Jefferson HARDIN BAPTIST 300 Todd Lynn Dr. KeARNeY BAPTIST 1900 S. Hwy. 365 Redfield MARANATHA BAPTIST 5820 W. Holsey Ave. MT. olIve BAPTIST 8523 Princeton Pike NoRTHSIDe BAPTIST 7743 Sheridan Rd. oAK GRove
CHuRCH oF CHRIST 102 Sheridan Rd. Redfield
METHODIST ReDFIelD uNITeD Redfield ST. luKe AMe 9908 Princeton Pike ST. luKe uNITeD 32 School Street (behind Dollarway School) ST. luKe AMe Redfield WHITe HAll uNITeD 300 Church Dr. White Hall, AR 71602
WHITe HAll CHuRCH oF CHRIST 304 White Hall Ave.
MISSIONARY BAPTIST
CHURCH OF GOD
BeTHANY 7122 Sheridan Rd.
BARNeS TeMPle CHuRCH oF GoD Princeton Pike Loop
leMoNWooD 920 Shephard Dr.
eTeRNAl lIFe CHuRCH oF GoD 503 S. Pryce St. FIRST PeNTeCoSTAl CHuRCH oF GoD 5400 Windham St. NeW HARveST CHuRCH oF GoD 9016 Hwy. 270 PeNTeCoSTAl CHuRCH oF GoD 1012 Jo Ann Dr. Redfield RIveR RoAD RIveR oF lIFe CHuRCH oF GoD 1209 River Rd. Redfield
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS JeHovAH’S WITNeSSeS 5601 Cheatham St.
MouNT PleASANT 3211 Barlett Rd. Redfield NeW BeTHel 2522 N. Pryce St. oAKlAND HeIGHTS 9620 Sheridan Rd. oRIoN 3826 Stagecoach Rd. Redfield PINeCReST 5910 Carbon St. ReDFIelD 500 Davis St. Redfield
SOUTHERN BAPTIST FAMIlY CHuRCH 2500 Highway 104
OTHER CeNTeNNIAl FelloWSHIP 1400 Centennial Ln.
2505 Olive St., Pine Bluff www.welchnissan.com
Outdoors and more
THE COUNTRY KITCHEN 4322 Dollarway Road • 535-4767 •BREAKFAST • PLATE LUNCH & DINNER
Pine Bluff Heating & Air Conditioning Co.
It’s Hard To Stop A Trane 536-3998 800-235-1342
605 E. 6th Pine Bluff
CHuRCH oF THe lIvING GoD 3120 Gravel Pit Rd. HARDIN NeW lIFe APoSTolIC CHuRCH 10608 Hwy. 270 RIveR RoAD CHuRCH Route 1, River Rd. Redfield TRuTH TeMPle HolINeSS 9711 Dollarway Rd.
Pine Bluff Cotton Belt Federal Credit Union 535-6305 888-249-1904
1703 River Pines Blvd., Pine Bluff
PENTECOSTAL ReDFIelD uNITeD PeNTeCoSTAl 515 Sheridan Road Redfield WHITe HAll uNITeD PeNTeCoSTAl 7745 Sheridan Rd. WHISPeRING PINeS CoWBoY CHuRCH Meeting at Hestand Stadium 420 Blake Street, Pine Bluff uNITeD CHRISTIAN 907 Dawson Rd.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
MISSIONARY NON-DENOMINATIONAL WoRD oF TRuTH MINISTRIeS Discipleship Training 1200 Dogwood Redfield
534-1551 1-800-WElCH99
102 Clark Road White Hall 247-0707
Inquiry Program on What We Believe • Sept. 9th at 6pm
APOSTOLIC
White Hall
Nursing & Rehab Center
WElCH Nissan
• WH United Methodist Church | 300 Church Drive •
BAPTIST 13112 Dollarway Rd.
All Certifications MBMA AISC
5210 Industrial Drive South
NoRTHSIDe 5603 W. Holsey St.
I-530 Exit 39, North 1 Mile • Pine Bluff • 1-888-879-8940
Harold Pointer Car & Truck Accessories
Wheels, Tires and Custom Accessories For Your Car or Truck
Visit Our Showroom Home of the Camo Caddy
on Hwy. 79 at I-530 879-3766
Kellie Harris Neighborhood Exclusive Agent Weldon & Carolyn Wynne Sales Associates
Allstate Insurance Company 2007 W. 28th, Suite 3, Pine Bluff, AR (870) 534-4055 • Fax (870) 534-4062
SPLASH CAR WASH 2 Automatic Car Washes 7003 SHERIDAN RD.
Passion For GOD
Commercial Printing Promotional Products Screen Printing Embroidery
Column above courtesy of: Stephen Harrison Senior Pastor Family Church 2500 Hwy 104 870.247.3300 www.familychurch.ws
534-7202 888-530-7202 3004 Midland Dr. So
247-3300 2500 Hwy. 104 www.familychurch.ws
Compassion For People
let Us take Care of ALL Your Printing Needs!
247-4700 7400 Dollarway Rd. Suite E www.whitehalljournal.com
