Set Free, Romans 8:1-4

 

I.       There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, Romans 8:1 

 

II.      How is there no condemned?  We have been set free

         A.      From the Law and the sinful flesh, which together bring forth death

See also Romans 7:4-6

         B.      By the Spirit through faith in Christ Jesus, which together brings forth life, Romans 8:2

  

III.    How does God set us free from His just condemnation of us and yet       retain His righteous character?  God sent His Son

         A.      Christ comes into the world in the Likeness of sinful flesh

                  See also Galatians 4:3-7

                  See also Philippians 2:5-11

         B.      Christ gave Himself as an offering for sin

                  See also Hebrews 10:10-12

                  See also II Corinthians 5:21

         C.      Christ takes our condemnation upon Himself

                  See also Romans 3:21-26

                  See also Isaiah 53:4-6 and I Peter 2:24

                  See also Galatians 3:13

         D.      Christ perfectly fulfills the requirements of the Law

                  See also Galatians 2:16

                  See also Philippians 3:8-11

 

IV.    For Whom Did Christ live, die and rise again in order to set free from           condemnation? Those who do not walk according to the sinful nature but           instead who walk according to the Spirit