In this episode, Ross O’Hair and Mark Fields unpack the powerful truths of Romans 8:5-14 to show how the Holy Spirit transforms our lives from the inside out. Learn how to walk in the Spirit, resist the pull of the flesh, and cultivate a mindset of life and peace that transcends life’s challenges. With practical insights, personal stories, and uplifting encouragement, this episode will empower you to trust the Spirit’s guidance, experience true inner calm, and live out your faith more fully. If you’ve ever wondered how to align your thoughts and actions with God’s Spirit, this episode is a must-list...
In this episode, Ross O’Hair and Mark Fields unpack the powerful truths of Romans 8:5-14 to show how the Holy Spirit transforms our lives from the inside out. Learn how to walk in the Spirit, resist the pull of the flesh, and cultivate a mindset of life and peace that transcends life’s challenges. With practical insights, personal stories, and uplifting encouragement, this episode will empower you to trust the Spirit’s guidance, experience true inner calm, and live out your faith more fully. If you’ve ever wondered how to align your thoughts and actions with God’s Spirit, this episode is a must-listen!
Key Verses:
Romans 8:5-11: “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.”
Quotes:
“Once you receive God's provision of salvation, God's Spirit comes to dwell in you in His fullness and completeness.”
“Our outlook on life, our attitude towards circumstances is now one of hope, joy, rest—it's life-giving.”
“The Holy Spirit is actively transforming us into believing, thinking, and acting more like Christ in every moment.”
Key Points:
- Believers are permanently indwelt by the Holy Spirit, defining them as God’s children.
- A Spirit-led mindset replaces anxiety and hostility with life and peace.
- Trusting the Holy Spirit’s leadership empowers us to resist fleshly impulses and embrace God’s truth.
Outline:
- Introduction (00:00)
- Scripture Reading (01:02)
- Paul’s Focus on the Spirit (2:19)
- Defining Flesh vs. Spirit (3:03)
- Characteristics of the Spirit: Life and Peace (4:20)
- The Holy Spirit’s Indwelling (7:10)
- Putting to Death the Deeds of the Body (10:04)
- Being Led by the Spirit (14:14)
- Personal Applications and Illustrations (18:02)
- Final Takeaway and Closing (22:16)
Theme Music:
Here Forever by Adigold
Peaceful Documentary by LexMusic
(all rights and licensing from Envato elements)
Hosted by: Ross O'Hair
Scripture Read by: Corrie O’Hair
Participating Staff: Mark Fields
Edited by: Ross O’Hair and Ben Brezina
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