The latter Rain-Sinless Perfection-The Crucified Flesh « A Call To The Remnant

The Latter Rain, Sinless Perfection, and the Crucified Flesh (a part of our small home-group examine)

1. The Latter Rain and Sinless Perfection
   The concept of a “latter rain” better than Pentecost has no footing in Scripture. Joel’s prophecy was fulfilled at Pentecost — Peter mentioned, “That is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel” (Acts 2:16).

There isn’t any promise of one other outpouring that can eclipse it. To say the Spirit withdrew for 1900 years and can return solely on the finish denies Christ’s personal phrases: “I’ll construct My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail in opposition to it” (Matt. 16:18).

Likewise, Scripture by no means guarantees sinless perfection on this life. Paul mentioned, “Not that I’ve already attained, or am already perfected; however I press on” (Phil. 3:12). John warns: “If we are saying that we have now no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the reality isn’t in us” (1 John 1:8). Victory is actual, however it’s lived each day in dependence on Christ — not by declaring the battle completed.

2. The Spirit Wars In opposition to the Flesh
   Paul wrote: “The flesh lusts in opposition to the Spirit, and the Spirit in opposition to the flesh” (Gal. 5:17). If the flesh had been already silenced, Paul’s warnings could be pointless. Why command us, “Stroll within the Spirit, and also you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh” (Gal. 5:16), if there have been no wrestle?

Romans 6 reveals our union with Christ. Romans 7 reveals Paul wrestling nonetheless: “I discover then a legislation, that evil is current with me, the one who wills to do good” (Rom. 7:21). Deliverance comes not by denying the battle, however via Christ: “Thanks be to God via Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Rom. 7:25).

3. The Crucified Flesh: Decisive, But Lingering
   Paul declared: “Those that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh” (Gal. 5:24). Crucifixion was decisive — nevertheless it was not on the spot loss of life. It was sluggish, agonizing.

A crucified man’s destiny was sealed as soon as nailed, but he nonetheless lingered in ache till loss of life. Spiritually, our flesh has been nailed to the cross, its destiny sealed — nevertheless it nonetheless struggles.

For this reason Paul mentioned, “I die each day” (1 Cor. 15:31), and urged believers, “Put to loss of life due to this fact what’s earthly in you” (Col. 3:5). The cross was utilized as soon as, however its execution unfolds each day till glory.

Jesus mentioned: “If anybody wishes to return after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross each day” (Luke 9:23). If the flesh had been absolutely useless, why would He command us to do that?

4. Strolling Based on the Spirit
   “There’s due to this fact now no condemnation to those that are in Christ Jesus, who don’t stroll in accordance with the flesh, however in accordance with the Spirit” (Rom. 8:1).

To be within the Spirit is our place (Rom. 8:9). To stroll in accordance with the Spirit is our follow.

The flesh condemns: “You’re weak, defeated, responsible.”

The Spirit builds up: “You’re little kids, greater than conquerors.”

Gideon heard two experiences: his flesh mentioned he was the least (Judg. 6:15). God’s Spirit known as him a mighty man of valor (Judg. 6:12). The query was: whose report would he imagine?

Conclusion
The Bible doesn’t educate sinless perfection now, nor that the flesh has vanished, nor {that a} better “latter rain” revival is coming. It teaches this:

The flesh has been crucified with Christ.

Its loss of life is definite, although it lingers.

We should deny ourselves, take up the cross each day, and stroll in accordance with the Spirit.

To break down this rigidity is to overlook the biblical steadiness. Christ’s cross ensures victory — however discipleship requires each day cross-bearing till the conflict is over.

Let the Phrase shut the matter:
“If we are saying that we have now no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the reality isn’t in us” (1 John 1:8).