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Romans 8, once again

 


We continue our series in the book Romans at our church.  This week we take our second dive in to chapter, but before moving any further forward, I want to remind you of what we talked about last Sunday in the first 11 verses.  


This is good stuff.  It is truth that we need to hold on to with all that we believe.  Read the first few verses of this chapter…


Romans 8:1-2  NLT  

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 2 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.


Yes, I have already shared this verses earlier in the week, but I cannot get over this truth.  Condemnation has been removed.  It is gone because God did for me what I could not do for myself.  The gift of Jesus took all my issue and struggle and gave me new life.


Now, move on to a couple more verses that also are important for us to hold on.


Romans 8:5-6  NLT  

Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. 6 So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.  

 

This is so good.  Make a choice.  Either our human or sinful nature or the Spirit.  That one choice changes so much for all of us.


Choosing flesh and sin leads to death and even more struggle.


Choosing the Spirit leads to life and peace.


I choose life and peace because I choose to understand how I am no longer condemned.  This truth hangs on what Jesus did for us.


There is the gift of God.  Take it all to heart and hold tight.  God really is good!

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