David Petterson examines the believer's body as the temple of the Holy Spirit, exploring the theological and practical realities of the body's ownership, occupancy, obligation, and ultimate outlook based on 1 Corinthians 6:18–20 Opens in a new window . He establishes that believers are not their own because they have been purchased with the precious blood of Christ, meaning their bodies are under divine ownership rather than personal autonomy. Petterson then addresses the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit—who occupies the believer permanently from the moment of faith—and outlines the believer's obligation to flee sexual immorality, reject worldly domination, and glorify God in all aspects of daily life. Finally, he considers the opportunity for Spirit-enabled service and the future outlook of bodily resurrection and complete conformity to Christ.

This message is from the 2020 Pennsauken/Barrington Conference: Bible Temples and was recorded on 1/11/20