The spirit of this world with its darkness is described as spiritual wickedness. Just as the Spirit of God works in the inner man of the quickened believer in Christ, so does the spirit of the world work in the inner man of those dead in trespasses and sins. Just as believers are created in Christ Jesus and given light unto good works, so are unbelievers dead in Adam given darkness unto sinful works of darkness. Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher details various monikers of spiritual wickedness like philosophy, psychology, tradition of men, and the like. In this lesson, he introduces the forms of the wisdom of the world that do not retain God according to truth and are the hosts for the spirit of this world to work in unbelievers to justify sin and take pleasure in their darkness often referred to as "my truth".
Lesson 5 | Spiritual Wickedness & The Works of Darkness
This World
March 7, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Romans 13:11–14
Lesson 12 | Faith Is the Victory
April 25, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • 1 John 1:1–5
In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher discusses the role of faith in overcoming the world and the spiritual battles faced by believers. Faith in Christ and the heavenly realities in Christ is the victory that enables believers to overcome the temptations and distractions of the world. The sermon covers various topics, including the importance of setting our affections on heavenly things, being filled with heavenly riches, contentment in Christ, fellowship with other believers, and putting on the full armor of God. Be encouraged to exercise faith, meditate on God's Word, and stand firm against spiritual wickedness of darkness by knowing and believing in the power of Christ.
Lesson 11 | Mind Not Earthly Things
April 18, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Philippians 3:13–21
Christians live in this world but are not of this world. Thus we shine as light amidst perverseness and crookedness. Yet, the darkness of this world preys upon the faculties God has given unto His worship and service - one of those faculties is the mind. The world has no shortage of thoughts for you to think contrary to God's thoughts. Hence, Christians should not mind earthly things but rather set their affection on things above. In this lesson, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher teaches what minding earthly things is and isn't, some reasons for doing so, and some evidences that we are.
Lesson 10 | The Believers View & Response to the Wicked
April 12, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Proverbs 23:17
How are Christians to view the wicked and their wickedness? How are believers in Jesus Christ to act toward and respond in this present evil world? Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher answers these questions in this lesson and underscores the message God has given us for this world.