by Elder James Parrott
Copyright(C)2012.James Parrott. Treasure The Moment Ministries. All Rights Reserved.
INTRODUCTION: The Greek word for Carnal is "sarnikos"; which means flesh or body(Col. 2:17). Substance is the same word
for body (New American Standard Version) of the Bible. Faith is shadow(type) or/and a parable(Matt. 13:1-13).
Part One:THE EFFECTS OF CARNALITY
Texts:Judges 21:25;Prov. 16:26; Rom 8:5,6;Gal. 5:19
1. Strife and Cliques In Churches Because of
Carnality----1 Cor. 3:3
11. But Foolish and Ignorant Questions---11 Tim. 2:23
111. All Things Lawful, But Not Appropiate---1 Cor. 10:23
1V. Illiteracy, But Natural and Spiritual----John 3:12
V. Seek Things That Are Heavenly or Spiritual
Priorities------------------Colossians 3:1-5
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Part Two:THE CAUSES OF CARNALITY
1. People Doing What They Think is Right---Judges 21:25
11. Love That Has Misplaced Priorities/Values-1 Tim. 6:10; 11 Tim. 4:10
111. No Spiritual Growth-------------------------------------1 Cor. 3:1-5; Heb. 5:12-14;
Heb. 6:1-3
1V. Disappointments------------------------------------Eccl. 9:11; Phil. 4:11,12
V. Superstition and Traditions------------------Mark. 7:13; Gal. 3:1; Heb. 4:2;
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Part Three:Examples of Carnal Believers"
1. Martha--Luke 10:40-42
A. Loved Jesus, Hospitable, but wrong Priorities, Busy
(John 6:27;Matt. 6:33)
11. Jonah --Jonah 1:-Prophet, Feared God(Angery,no
forgiveness, bitter, disobedient)-1 Cor. 13:1-5
111. Demas-Christian(Loved the World(1 John 2:15;
Col. 3:1-5;11 Tim. 4:10).