The Truth About Carnality “Religion vs Rebellion” - Part 1

Title: The Truth About Carnality “Religion vs Rebellion” - Part 1 Speaker: Jeffrey J Friesen Series: Give Him The Glory Date: June 14, 2026 Bible: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 Part 1 of this sermon centers on the distinction between spiritual and carnal living, rooted in the biblical design of humanity as spirit, soul, and body, with the spirit as the governing priority. It emphasizes that carnality arises when individuals operate according to their fleshly senses and emotions, leading to envy, division, and pride, while true spirituality involves submitting the soul and body to the Spirit of God through repentance, faith in Christ's gospel, and the daily renewal of the mind by Scripture. The message underscores that salvation is a gift of grace through faith in Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, not religious works, and that genuine spiritual maturity requires ongoing surrender, the rejection of false doctrine, and the sanctification of the soul. Pastor Friesen calls believers to self-examination, urging them to move beyond emotional justification and carnal decision-making toward a life governed by the Word of God, where the Spirit leads the mind, will, and emotions in alignment with divine truth, resulting in a life of purity, obedience, and readiness for Christ's return.