Overcoming the Flesh: Biblical Truths for Successful Christian Living

By Roderick L. Evans

In this publication, we will explore the second area of spiritual warfare that every Christian must face: the flesh. As believers we are given power to overcome the sinful impulses and compulsions of the flesh. We must remember that the power of sin is broken through Christ. In doing so, the believers’ spiritual life will be successful.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Abundant Truth Publishing
• Release date: May 24, 2022
• ISBN: 9781601413529

Roderick L. Evans

Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.

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OVERCOMING THE FLESH

BIBLICAL TRUTHS FOR SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING

Written by: Roderick Levi Evans

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Overcoming the Flesh

Biblical Truths for Successful Christian Living

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Section 1 – The Biblical Precedence (Revisited)

Israel

Jesus

Section 2 – The Flesh

Temptations

Flesh vs. Spirit

Section3 – Denial of the Flesh

The Snake Allegory

Denouncing Desires

Section 4 – Consecration through Prayer and Fasting

The Purpose of Fasting

The Power of Prayer

Section 5 – Walk in Forgiveness

Patience

Follow the Steps

Section 6 – Living Victoriously in Christ

The Way of Faith

The Measure of Faith

The Guarantee of Faith

The Victory of Faith

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Introduction

Living a Christian life in today’s society has become increasingly difficult. Believers must strive daily to live as God has ordained. The Abundant Truth Overcomer Series provides guidelines for overcoming the three battlegrounds every Christian face: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Learn how you can walk in the power of God. Discover how you, too, can live victoriously in Christ.

In this publication

In this publication, we will explore the second area of spiritual warfare that every Christian must face: the flesh. As believers we are given power to overcome the sinful impulses and compulsions of the flesh. We must remember that the power of sin is broken through Christ. In doing so, the believers’ spiritual life will be successful.

Section 1

The Biblical Precedence (Revisited)

The Bible is filled with commandments and exhortations encouraging the believer to be holy and to separate himself from the world. Christ referred to Christians as lights and declared that they have power over the devil; yet without question, the enemy dominates many believers.

Believers and non-believers, alike, have the wrong concept of the enemy. They think domination by the enemy means someone is possessed. We