Romans 8 July 31, 2012
“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.”
"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ hath made me free
from the law of sin and death." Romans 8: 1-2
This is really good news, and on further examination of Romans 8
we find many other such passages that are good news to those of us
who are in Christ, having left off walking according to the dictates of
this mortal body. We have abandoned works on our own behalf and
in fellowship with our Heavenly Father are walking by faith, not by
sight. Here is a list of news-bites included in this passage from the
pen of the Apostle Paul, as led by the Holy Spirit, enlarging on the
four gospels. Here the Apostle explores the significance of Christ’s
sacrificial death on the cross, and the benefit to those who walk in
the Spirit.
vs. 1. In Christ we are free from the condemnation of the law, sin
and death.
vs. 2. The Spirit has made me free from the law of sin and death.
vs. 3-4. He has fulfilled the righteous requirements of the law in us.
vs. 5-6. As we walk in the Spirit, He gives us life and peace.
vs. 7-11. In Christ, the body of flesh is reckoned dead, but we are alive
in Him.
vs. 12-14 We are led by the Holy Spirit and are sons of God.
vs. 15. We are free from fear and have a personal relationship with
the Father.
vs. 16. The Holy Spirit keeps reminding us of this unique relationship.
vs. 17. This son-ship with the Father makes us joint heirs with Christ.
We have the privilege of fellowship in Christ’s sufferings and
are glorified with Him.
vs. 18. Our suffering here cannot be compared with the glory of our
future in Christ.
vs. 19. We, with the rest of creation eagerly await the transformation.
vs. 20-21 God‘s creation was not willingly subjected to the futility of
condemnation, and lives for the hope of deliverance from the
bondage and corruption brought upon it through rebellion.
(The transgression of God's law is sin.)
vs. 22-23 We, and the rest of creation groan with labor pangs having a
foretaste of things to come and are awaiting full redemption.
vs. 24-25 Our hope is Christ’s eminent “catching away” of the church
and second coming when He shall set up His Kingdom on
earth. (1,000 years)
vs. 26-27 The Spirit, itself, bears our infirmities to the throne of grace
since we do not know how or for what to pray. The Spirit
searches our hearts, knowing God’s will, and intercedes on
our behalf.
vs. 28-29 This intercession causes all things to work to our good, con-
forming us to the likeness of Jesus Christ. (Sanctification)
vs. 30-31 We have been Predestined, called, justified and glorified.
Since God is for us, on our side, who can be against us.
(To be against us is to be against God, our Father.)
vs. 32 Seeing God did not spare His Son, God's Unspeakable Gift,
we know he will give us all we need.
vs. 33 Since our judgment is in God’s hands, no one can lay charges
against us.
vs. 34 Our advocate is Son / heir to our judge who will not condemn.
vs. 35- No one is able to name anything separating us from the love of
the Father.
vs. 36-37 In this flesh we may be slaughtered as sheep, but In His
name, (power) we conquer anything coming against us.
vs. 38-39 A complete list of the things unable to separate us from the
love of God, leaving nothing.
(This post is from a survey of Romans 8, 2003)
donporter 7.31.12
“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.”
"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ hath made me free
from the law of sin and death." Romans 8: 1-2
This is really good news, and on further examination of Romans 8
we find many other such passages that are good news to those of us
who are in Christ, having left off walking according to the dictates of
this mortal body. We have abandoned works on our own behalf and
in fellowship with our Heavenly Father are walking by faith, not by
sight. Here is a list of news-bites included in this passage from the
pen of the Apostle Paul, as led by the Holy Spirit, enlarging on the
four gospels. Here the Apostle explores the significance of Christ’s
sacrificial death on the cross, and the benefit to those who walk in
the Spirit.
vs. 1. In Christ we are free from the condemnation of the law, sin
and death.
vs. 2. The Spirit has made me free from the law of sin and death.
vs. 3-4. He has fulfilled the righteous requirements of the law in us.
vs. 5-6. As we walk in the Spirit, He gives us life and peace.
vs. 7-11. In Christ, the body of flesh is reckoned dead, but we are alive
in Him.
vs. 12-14 We are led by the Holy Spirit and are sons of God.
vs. 15. We are free from fear and have a personal relationship with
the Father.
vs. 16. The Holy Spirit keeps reminding us of this unique relationship.
vs. 17. This son-ship with the Father makes us joint heirs with Christ.
We have the privilege of fellowship in Christ’s sufferings and
are glorified with Him.
vs. 18. Our suffering here cannot be compared with the glory of our
future in Christ.
vs. 19. We, with the rest of creation eagerly await the transformation.
vs. 20-21 God‘s creation was not willingly subjected to the futility of
condemnation, and lives for the hope of deliverance from the
bondage and corruption brought upon it through rebellion.
(The transgression of God's law is sin.)
vs. 22-23 We, and the rest of creation groan with labor pangs having a
foretaste of things to come and are awaiting full redemption.
vs. 24-25 Our hope is Christ’s eminent “catching away” of the church
and second coming when He shall set up His Kingdom on
earth. (1,000 years)
vs. 26-27 The Spirit, itself, bears our infirmities to the throne of grace
since we do not know how or for what to pray. The Spirit
searches our hearts, knowing God’s will, and intercedes on
our behalf.
vs. 28-29 This intercession causes all things to work to our good, con-
forming us to the likeness of Jesus Christ. (Sanctification)
vs. 30-31 We have been Predestined, called, justified and glorified.
Since God is for us, on our side, who can be against us.
(To be against us is to be against God, our Father.)
vs. 32 Seeing God did not spare His Son, God's Unspeakable Gift,
we know he will give us all we need.
vs. 33 Since our judgment is in God’s hands, no one can lay charges
against us.
vs. 34 Our advocate is Son / heir to our judge who will not condemn.
vs. 35- No one is able to name anything separating us from the love of
the Father.
vs. 36-37 In this flesh we may be slaughtered as sheep, but In His
name, (power) we conquer anything coming against us.
vs. 38-39 A complete list of the things unable to separate us from the
love of God, leaving nothing.
(This post is from a survey of Romans 8, 2003)
donporter 7.31.12
1 comment:
We can only walk with Christ as we empty ourselves
of known sin (see the commandments) confess and
turn from them and turn to Christ. He gives the
power to live a life that pleases the heavenly
Father. donporter
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