As we continue on in our series: Romans: The Letter That Changed the World We are reminded of Gods Kindness to us as we see in Romans 3:24. Because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. (Romans 8:2, NLT) Living the Spirit-Freed Life
Romans 8:1-17 assurance So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. (Romans 8:12, NLT) Sinful Nature Dont commit adultery - cant save (v. 3)
Power of Sin/Death Law Power of Sin Sin Nature Led Shame Death Were finished! Sinful Nature What does God know? (v. 7) Spirit of fearful slaves Youre guilty! What have I done?! I want (v.5) CONDEMNATION Sinful Nature Dont commit adultery - cant save (v. 3)
Power of Sin/Death Law Power of Sin Sin Nature Led Shame Death Were finished! Sinful Nature CONDEMNATION What does God know? (v. 7) Spirit of fearful slave Youre guilty! What have I done?! I want (v.5) Our Hope Christ came in flesh, died in flesh, (v. 3)
Requirements of the law fulfilled in Christs death, (v. 4) Sins control ended in Christs death, (v. 3) Gods will is my desire. (v 5b)
Power of the Spirit Living in the Spirit Mind of the Spirit Spirits Power Assurance Life/Peace Spirit of God living in you, (9-11) you will live, (v. 13) Spirit-Controlled Gods will is my desire. (v 5b) Spirit of Adoption v. 15 right with God, (v. 11) I can (v. 13) Gods will is my desire. (v 5b)
Power of the Spirit Living in the Spirit Mind of the Spirit Spirits Power Assurance Life/Peace Spirit of God living in you, (9-11 you will live, (v. 13) Spirit-Controlled Life! Gods will is my desire. (v 5b) Spirit of Adoption v. 15 right with God, (v. 11) I can (v. 13)) Body Soul Spirit Mind Will Emotions
you have the Spirit of God living in you, (8:9) Body Mind Will Emotions Raised by the Spirit (8:11) let the Spirit control your mind, (8:6) Spirit Spirit-led will (8:14) Life and peace (8:6) Soul