NKJV 8 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death ID: 626315
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Romans 8:1-8 (NKJV)
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There is
therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
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For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
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For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God
did
by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh,
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that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
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For those who liveSlide2
Romans 8:1-8 (NKJV)
according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those
who live
according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
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For to be carnally minded
is
death, but to be spiritually minded
is
life and peace.
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Because the carnal mind
is
enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.
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So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.Slide3
Flip the SwitchRomans 8:1-8Slide4
Electrical Power Distribution
Magic
Smoke
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Light Bulb Example
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Add: electrical power source
Add: switchSlide6
1 Peter 2:5: 5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God
through Jesus Christ
.
1 Peter 2:5:
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you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God
through Jesus Christ.
New Testament Christians have direct relationship with God through Christ
1 Peter 2:5:
5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God
Children’s songRelationship with God
God
Christian
Blessings
Prayers
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JesusSlide7
Relationship with God
What happens when sin enters the relationship?
Similar to the light switch
The path is broken
What does this mean?
Sin separates us from God
Sin (OT): to miss, lead astray, an offense, a crime, a fault
Sin (NT): to miss the mark, offense, transgress, a fault
This is a problem!
God
Christian
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WorldSlide8
Relationship with God
Ideally the switch would always be closed (i.e. perfection, no sin)
That is not possible
Romans 3:23:
23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
1 John 1:8, 10:
8
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.
So we know we’re going to fall shortShould this stop us from striving to be sinless? (Romans 6:1-2)
God
Christian
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Jesus’ Sacrifice
Jesus lived a perfect life
Destined to be sacrificed for our sins
We talk about the agony of crucifixion
Beatings, pain, mocking and ridicule
He didn’t want to go through with it
Matthew 26:39:
39
He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”Was He worried about the pain and suffering?
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Jesus’ Sacrifice – the greater agony
In God there can be no sin
1 John 1:5:
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This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.
Yet Jesus (i.e. God (John 1:1)) became sin
2 Corinthians 5:21:
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For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.Mark 15:34Christ took on sin and was separated from God
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Jesus’ Sacrifice – the greater agonyHoliness and sin do not mix, they can not coexist
Like poles of a magnet that repel
Physical suffering aside, I believe the agony that Christ experienced was the separation that came with sin
We should view sin the way Christ did/does
We should be holy
Ephesians 1:4:
4
just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,
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What is sin?
Dictionary:
transgression of divine law, especially a willful or deliberate violation of some religious or moral principle; great fault or offense:
Strong’s:
Sin (OT): to miss, lead astray, an offense, a crime, a fault
Sin (NT): to miss the mark, offense, transgress, a fault
James 4:17:
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Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.Sin is selfishness at the root
We need to deny ourselves
Luke 9:23-27We must be different from the world12Slide13
How to reconcile from sinWe’ve established:We
can
have a relationship with God
We
should
strive to be holy
We all sin, and sin separates
What can we do?How are we reconciled?How can we ever get to heaven?We need to close the switch somehow
God
Christian
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How to reconcile from sinFor the Christian:1 John 1:5-10
Romans 8:1
If we are living a life acceptable to God (i.e. according to Scripture), we are reconciled
For the non-Christian:
HBRCBF
Romans 6:3-4
God
Christian
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