• The “spiritual” man …
    • I Corinthians 2:14-15, 6-10 – Judges (appraises) the gospel of the cross by the Holy Spirit’s confirmed revelation (compares spiritual things with spiritual).
      • I Corinthians 1:18, 22-24, 30-31 – The spiritual man understands and values the gospel.
      • I Corinthians 2:4-5
      • Just because a person believes in the gospel does not mean he is a spiritual man.
    • I Corinthians 14:37 – Recognizes the authority of the apostolic writings
    • Galatians 5:2 – 6:1 – Walks by the spirit
      • Galatians 6:7-8
  • The “spiritual” person is not …
    • Acts 17:22 – Simply religious
    • I Timothy 4:3-4 – In denial of lawful pleasures
    • I John 2:3-5 – Simply saying he knows God
    • II Corinthians 11:13, 15, 19-21 – Simply esteemed by others
    • I Corinthians 5:1-2 – Simply a member of a local church
  • Application
    • Matthew 7:15 – judging others
    • John 7:23-24 – judging ourselves
      • James 1:25
  • Why do we care?
    • Romans 8:5-6
    • Romans 7:24-8:2