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Introduction: A.
Imagine, we deserve death but God is going to allow us
eternal fellowship with Him! B.
Does that mean Christians have the liberty to go about
sinning? C.
Absolutely not! Rom. 6:1
A person who comes to know the love of the Lord – and His
salvation – will be lead by love to walk in Him. Discussion: I.
No Condemnation To those In Christ A.
Because, through Jesus, our wretched lives are freed
from a deserving death. Rom. 7:24-25 B.
Because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ freed us
from the law of sin and death. Rom. 8:2 C.
Because what the Law (of Moses) could not do, Christ
could! Rom. 8:3 (cp. Jn. 1:14; Phil. 2:7) D.
Because the requirement of the Law is fulfilled by
those who walk according to the Spirit. Rom. 8:4 II.
Those Who Walk in the Flesh A.
Set their minds on the flesh. V. 5 (Gal.
5:19-21) B.
It is a mindset of death. V. 6 C.
It is a mind hostile toward God. V. 7 D.
It does not subject itself to the law of God. V. 7 Ultimately,
it is a mind – and life – that cannot please God. V. 8 III.
Those Who Walk in the Spirit A.
Set their minds on the things of the Spirit. Gal. 5:22
B.
It is a mind set on life and peace. V. 6, 13 C.
There is no law to which a person who lives – according
to the Spirit – is condemned. Gal. 5:18 Conclusion: Set your mind on the Spirit of God and be well pleasing to our Heavenly Father
Glory
to God in the church by Christ Jesus
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