Romans 8:1-11
Romans Chapter 8 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible, I have even called it the most perfect chapter in the Bible. 😁But then again I declare that of lots of other chapters. Paul has just dealt with people who strive against sin in chapters 6 & 7. Now he turns the page.
“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.”
Romans 8:1 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/rom.8.1.NKJV
It begins with the idea of freedom from sin. Once sin is confessed and put under the blood of Jesus, there is no condemnation for the believer. Many Christians suffer from condemnation, but in Christ we are free. Christ came as the righteous requirement of the law. He paid the price for our disobedience.
“For those who live 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.”
Romans 8:5 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/rom.8.5.NKJV
Paul warns us in v.5 to set our minds not on the fleshy sinful things, but on the things of the Spirit. I call it “stinking thinking,” focus on the Word and Jesus Christ. Being carnal mined brings death, but spiritual minedness brings life and peace. Read the Word, consume the Word and do the Word! The Bible must be your foundation.
We must realize that once saved, we have moved from death to life. We have a new thought process centered on Jesus. We don’t walk in fleshy or lustful desire, but we walk in the Spirit to please God.
Many struggle with ongoing sin or disobedience. We make mistakes, say the wrong thing, get angry or hurt someone with our words or actions. Pray, ask forgiveness and go on. Remember no condemnation. We have the power through the Holy Spirit to live above our old life. New life fresh and powerful in Christ. Don’t be too hard on yourself, but keep the faith and keep striving to please God. He loves you and knows your heart.
“But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.”
Romans 8:11 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/rom.8.11.NKJV
Let the Holy Spirit be your best friend. Rh
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