THE THREE LEVELS OF LIFE

THE THREE LEVELS OF LIFE

(1 Cor 2:12 KJV) Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.(1 Cor 2:13 KJV) Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.(1 Cor 2:14 KJV) But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.(1 Cor 2:15 KJV) But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.(1 Cor 2:16 KJV) For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Cor 3:1 KJV) And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ (1 Cor 3:2 KJV) I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.(1 Cor 3:3 KJV) For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
1 Corinthians 3: (v. 1-4) The Corinthians reproved for their contentions.(v. 5-9) The true servants of Christ can do nothing without him.(v. 10-15) He is the only foundation, and every one should take heed what he builds thereon.(v. 16,17) The churches of Christ ought to be kept pure, and to be humble.(v. 18-23) And they should not glory in men, because ministers and all things else are theirs through Christ.
The Corinthians reproved for their contentions
1 Cor 3:1: Verses 1-4. The most simple truths of the gospel, as to man's sinfulness and God's mercy, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, stated in the plainest language, suit the people better than deeper mysteries. Men may have much doctrinal knowledge, yet be mere beginners in the life of faith and experience. Contentions and quarrels about religion are sad evidences of carnality. True religion makes men peaceable, not contentious. But it is to be lamented, that many who should walk as Christians, live and act too much like other men. Many professors, and preachers also, show themselves to be yet carnal, by vain-glorious strife, eagerness for dispute, and readiness to despise and speak evil of others.

LOWEST LEVEL
The NATURAL MAN unsaved lost in there sins. Dominated by a sinful nature,
UN-SPIRITUAL Anti-God/Christ.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS GOD THINKS ABOUT MEN AND WOMAN AT THIS LEVEL
(Gal 4:8 KJV) Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. (1 John 4:10 KJV) Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. (Rom 3:11 KJV) There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. (2 Tim 3:8 KJV) Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. (Rom 1:21 KJV) Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.





(John 3:18 KJV) He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. (Rom 1:25 KJV) Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. (2 Th 1:8 KJV) In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: (Rom 5:10 KJV) For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. (1 Cor 1:23 KJV) But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
READ JOHN 14, 15, 16

HIGHEST LEVEL
A borne again believer thirsty for the word. Has an indwelling of the Holy Spirit and to the best of there ability has surrendered their life to be led by the Holy Spirit. Has totally accepted the Word of God. Daily dies to self-surrendering there will to the Lord Jesus Christ.


MIDDLE LEVEL
Saved and sealed by the Holy Spirit but UNSATISFIED with walking in OBEDIENCE to the word of God, and the leading of the Holy Spirit
(1 Cor 3:2 KJV) I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.

TOTALLY MISUNDERSTOOD THE CHRISTIAN WALK AND THE AVAILABLE POWER TO ESCAPE LUSTS.
(2 Pet 1:4 KJV) Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
WHY DO CARNAL CHRISTIANS STAY IN THE MIDDLE LEVEL

THEY HAVE NOT SURRENDERED SOMETHING OF WICH THEY ARE IN
A LUSTFUL FLESHLY BONDAGE TO WHICH CAUSES THEM TO LOSE THEIR REWARD IN THIS LIFE AND THE LIFE TO COME

SURRENDER TODAY AND YOU WILL FIND YOUR SELF IMPOWERED IN THE HOLY SPIRIT, WALKING IN THE HOLY SPIRIT DAILY!