1. Obedience in the Life of the Christian Stratford Park Bible Chapel May 1, 2011 1

2. Obedience in the Life of the Christian I.Obedience before the Gospel (O.T.) II.Obedience for the believer A. Obedience rooted in my new-nature B. Obedience and God’s love C. Obedience and the Law 2

3. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the purpose of the O.T. Law? 3

4. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the purpose of the O.T. Law? 1. It was not to make us holy, godly, righteous… 4

5. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the purpose of the O.T. Law? 1.It was not to make us holy, godly, righteous… 2.It was to reveal our unrighteousness, our sinfulness 5

6. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the purpose of the O.T. Law? 1.It was not to make us holy, godly, righteous… 2.It was to reveal our unrighteousness, our sinfulness 3.To lead us to a righteousness that was apart from the law by faith in Christ “…so the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ” Galatians 3:24 6

7. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 7

8. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 1. It reveals my sin (accomplished it’s purpose) 8

9. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 1.It reveals my sin. (accomplished it’s purpose) 2.It increases my sin. 9

10. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 1.It reveals my sin. (accomplished it’s purpose) 2.It increases my sin. “Now the law came to increase the trespass…” Romans 5:20 10

11. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 1.It reveals my sin. (accomplished it’s purpose) 2.It increases my sin. “Now the law came to increase the trespass…” Romans 5:20 “…lawlessness leading to more lawlessness.” Romans 6:19 (ESV) 11

12. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 1.It reveals my sin. (accomplished it’s purpose) 2.It increases my sin. “For sin….deceived me and through it killed me.” Romans 7:11 12

13. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 1.It reveals my sin. (accomplished it’s purpose) 2.It increases my sin. “For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me.” Romans 7:11 13

14. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 1.It reveals my sin. (accomplished it’s purpose) 2.It increases my sin. 3.Shows me how sinful my sin is. “…in order that sin might be shown to be sin.” Romans 7:13 14

15. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 1.It reveals my sin. (accomplished it’s purpose) 2.It increases my sin. 3.Shows me how sinful my sin is. 4.It causes sin to be my master and me a slave to sin. “For sin shall not be your master because you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 6:14 15

16. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 1.It reveals my sin. (accomplished it’s purpose) 2.It increases my sin. 3.Shows me how sinful my sin is. 4.It causes sin to be my master and me a slave to sin 5.It obligates me to keep the whole law continually. “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law” Galatians 3:10 16

17. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 1.It reveals my sin. (accomplished it’s purpose) 2.It increases my sin. 3.Shows me how sinful my sin is. 4.It causes sin to be my master and me a slave to sin 5.It obligates me to keep the whole law continually. 6.It condemns me “All who rely on observing the law are under a curse” Galatians 3:10 17

18. I. Obedience Before the Gospel What was the EFFECT of the Law on us? 1.It reveals my sin. (accomplished it’s purpose) 2.It increases my sin. 3.Shows me how sinful my sin is. 4.It causes sin to be my master and me a slave to sin 5.It obligates me to keep the whole law continually. 6.It condemns me 7.It kills me “…the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:2 18

19. II. Obedience for the Believer A. Obedience is rooted in my new nature 19

20. II. Obedience for the Believer A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature Galatians 2:20 – “The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the son of God..” 20

21. II. Obedience for the Believer A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature Galatians 2:20 – “The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the son of God..” II Cor 5:17 – “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…” 21

22. II. Obedience for the Believer A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature Galatians 2:20 – “The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the son of God..” II Cor 5:17 – “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…” Ephesians 4:24 - “…and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness” 22

23. II. Obedience for the Believer A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature Galatians 2:20 – “The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the son of God..” II Cor 5:17 – “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…” Ephesians 4:24 - “…and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness” Romans 6:17 – “But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart.” 23

24. Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick, who can understand it.” 24

25. II. Obedience for the Believer A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” Romans 12:2 25

26. II. Obedience for the Believer A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature “I appeal to you therefore brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God…” Romans 12:1 26

27. II. Obedience for the Believer Romans 6:17 “But thanks be to God that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart.” EXTERNAL – Rules – Laws – Expectations – Standards 27

28. II. Obedience for the Believer Romans 6:17 “But thanks be to God that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart.” EXTERNAL INTERNAL – Rules- New heart – Laws - Holy and righteous – Expectations - Not condemned – Standards - Holy Spirit 28

29. II. Obedience for the Believer Romans 6:17 “But thanks be to God that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart.” EXTERNAL INTERNAL 29

30. II. Obedience for the Believer A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature B.Obedience and God’s love. “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” John 15:9 30

31. II. Obedience for the Believer A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature B.Obedience and God’s love. “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love” John 15:9 31

32. II. Obedience for the Believer A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature B.Obedience and God’s love. “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands you will remain in my love…” John 15:9,10 32

33. II. Obedience for the Believer A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature B.Obedience and God’s love. “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands you will remain in my love…I have told you this that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be full.” John 15:9,10,11 33

34. II. Obedience for the Believer A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature B.Obedience and God’s love C.Obedience and the Law A.Obedience is rooted in my new nature B.Obedience and God’s love C.Obedience and the Law 34

35. II. Obedience for the Believer Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” 35

36. II. Obedience for the Believer Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” 36

37. II. Obedience for the Believer Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” Galatians 5:18 “But if you are led by the Spirit you are not under the law.” Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” Galatians 5:18 “But if you are led by the Spirit you are not under the law.” 37

38. II. Obedience for the Believer Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” Galatians 5:18 “But if you are led by the Spirit you are not under the law.” Romans 6:14 “…you are not under law but under grace.” Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” Galatians 5:18 “But if you are led by the Spirit you are not under the law.” Romans 6:14 “…you are not under law but under grace.” 38

39. II. Obedience for the Believer Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” Galatians 5:18 “But if you are led by the Spirit you are not under the law.” Romans 6:14 “…you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 7:4 “you…also have died to the law.” Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” Galatians 5:18 “But if you are led by the Spirit you are not under the law.” Romans 6:14 “…you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 7:4 “you…also have died to the law.” 39

40. II. Obedience for the Believer Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” Galatians 5:18 “But if you are led by the Spirit you are not under the law.” Romans 6:14 “…you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 7:4 “you…also have died to the law.” Romans 7:6 “we are released from the law.” Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” Galatians 5:18 “But if you are led by the Spirit you are not under the law.” Romans 6:14 “…you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 7:4 “you…also have died to the law.” Romans 7:6 “we are released from the law.” 40

41. II. Obedience for the Believer Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” Galatians 5:18 “But if you are led by the Spirit you are not under the law.” Romans 6:14 “…you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 7:4 “you…also have died to the law.” Romans 7:6 “we are released from the law.” Colossians 2:12-13 “…canceled the written code…” Galatians 3:25 “Now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” Galatians 5:1 “…set free…” Galatians 5:18 “But if you are led by the Spirit you are not under the law.” Romans 6:14 “…you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 7:4 “you…also have died to the law.” Romans 7:6 “we are released from the law.” Colossians 2:12-13 “…canceled the written code…” 41

42. II. Obedience for the Believer What does it mean to be out from under the law? 42

43. II. Obedience for the Believer What does it mean to be out from under the law? 1.Free from its condemnation/curse (Romans 8:1) What does it mean to be out from under the law? 1.Free from its condemnation/curse (Romans 8:1) 43

44. II. Obedience for the Believer What does it mean to be out from under the law? 1.Free from its condemnation/curse (Romans 8:1) 2.Free from the bondage to sin that the law creates (Romans 6:14) What does it mean to be out from under the law? 1.Free from its condemnation/curse (Romans 8:1) 2.Free from the bondage to sin that the law creates (Romans 6:14) 44

45. II. Obedience for the Believer What does it mean to be out from under the law? 1.Free from its condemnation/curse (Romans 8:1) 2.Free from the bondage to sin that the law creates (Romans 6:14) 3.Free from the obligation to keep it to be righteous (Romans 8:4) What does it mean to be out from under the law? 1.Free from its condemnation/curse (Romans 8:1) 2.Free from the bondage to sin that the law creates (Romans 6:14) 3.Free from the obligation to keep it to be righteous (Romans 8:4) 45

46. II. Obedience for the Believer What does it mean to be out from under the law? 1.Free from its condemnation/curse (Romans 8:1) 2.Free from the bondage to sin that the law creates (Romans 6:14) 3.Free from the obligation to keep it to be righteous (Romans 8:4) 4.Free to belong to another (Romans 7:4) What does it mean to be out from under the law? 1.Free from its condemnation/curse (Romans 8:1) 2.Free from the bondage to sin that the law creates (Romans 6:14) 3.Free from the obligation to keep it to be righteous (Romans 8:4) 4.Free to belong to another (Romans 7:4) 46

47. II. Obedience for the Believer What does it mean to uphold the Law? 47

48. II. Obedience for the Believer What does it mean to uphold the Law? 1.I affirm its intended purpose. What does it mean to uphold the Law? 1.I affirm its intended purpose. 48

49. II. Obedience for the Believer What does it mean to uphold the Law? 1.I affirm its intended purpose. 2.The Gospel changes my focus from keeping the law to fulfilling the law. What does it mean to uphold the Law? 1.I affirm its intended purpose. 2.The Gospel changes my focus from keeping the law to fulfilling the law. 49

50. II. Obedience for the Believer “A new commandment I give to you that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 13:34 “A new commandment I give to you that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 13:34 50