The Spiritual Life #79 - The Believer's Riches in Christ
From Thinking on Scripture with Dr. Steven R. Cook by Dr. Steven R. Cook
May 3, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 768
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of understanding positional and experiential truth in the believer's spiritual life.
The spiritual life cannot be fully understood or lived until the believer grasps the distinction between positional truth and experiential truth. Learning God’s Word is always the starting point for the Christian way of life (1 Pet 2:2; 2 Tim 3:16–17). Until the believer orients to what God has already accomplished at initial salvation, he cannot discern what God now expects in fellowship (Rom 6:3–11). Confusion or neglect of Scripture inevitably drives the Christian into legalism, emotionalism, ritualism, activism, or frustration (Col 2:8, 20–23; Gal 3:1–3). Bible doctrine learned and applied provides the foundation for executing the spiritual life (Rom 12:2; Jam 1:22). God’s riches for the believer include both positional and experiential blessings, and the former establishes the ground on which the latter are enjoyed (Eph 1:3; Col 2:6–7). Full study notes here: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10-The-Believers-Riches-in-Christ.pdf Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Steven R. Cook
Topics covered
- spiritual life
- positional truth
- experiential truth
- Bible doctrine
- Christian way of life
- believer's riches
- fellowship
Keywords
- spiritual life
- positional truth
- experiential truth
- Bible doctrine
- Christian fellowship
- believer's riches
- Scripture
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Spiritual Life #79 - The Believer's Riches in Christ, 1 Pet 2:2, 2 Tim 3:16–17, Rom 6:3–11, Col 2:8, 20–23, Gal 3:1–3, Rom 12:2, Jam 1:22, Eph 1:3, Col 2:6–7
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