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David Wilkerson on Spirit-Empowered Dying - Pentecostal (Galatians 2:20)

Source: David Wilkerson44 words

"You cannot crucify yourself—it takes the Spirit! When you yield to the Holy Spirit, He applies Christ's death to your flesh. Your old man dies not by your effort but by Spirit-power. Then Christ LIVES in you—Spirit-empowered resurrection life!" — David Wilkerson. Pentecostal Spirit-crucifixion.

Topics & Themes

Spirityieldempoweredresurrection lifenot effort

Scripture References

Galatians 2:20Romans 8:13

Emotional Tone

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Audience

adults

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