1. As we continue on in our series: Romans: The Letter That Changed the World

2. We are reminded of God’s Kindness to us as we see in Romans 3:24.

3. “Because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” (Romans 8:2, NLT)

4. Living the Spirit-Freed Life
Romans 8:1-17

5. assurance

6. “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus
“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 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.” (Romans 8:1–2, NLT)

7. Sinful Nature “Don’t commit adultery” - can’t save (v. 3)
Power of Sin/Death
Law
Power of Sin
Sin Nature Led
Shame
Death
“We’re finished!”
Sinful Nature
“What does God know?”
(v. 7)
Spirit of
fearful
slaves
“You’re guilty!
What have
I done?!”
“I want…”
(v.5)

8. CONDEMNATION Sinful Nature “Don’t commit adultery” - can’t save (v. 3)
Power of Sin/Death
Law
Power of Sin
Sin Nature Led
Shame
Death
“We’re finished!”
Sinful Nature
CONDEMNATION
“What does God know?”
(v. 7)
Spirit of
fearful
slave
“You’re guilty!
What have
I done?!”
“I want…”
(v.5)

9.  Our Hope Christ came in flesh, died in flesh, (v. 3)
Requirements of the law fulfilled in Christ’s death, (v. 4)
Sin’s control ended in Christ’s death, (v. 3)

10. “God’s will is my desire.” (v 5b)
Power of the Spirit
Living in the Spirit
Mind of the Spirit
Spirit’s
Power
Assurance
Life/Peace
Spirit of God living in you, (9-11)
“you will live,”
(v. 13)
Spirit-Controlled
“God’s will is my desire.” (v 5b)
Spirit of
Adoption
v. 15
“…right with God,” (v. 11)
“I can…”
(v. 13)

11. “God’s will is my desire.” (v 5b)
Power of the Spirit
Living in the Spirit
Mind of the Spirit
Spirit’s
Power
Assurance
Life/Peace
Spirit of God living in you, (9-11
“you will live,”
(v. 13)
Spirit-Controlled
Life!
“God’s will is my desire.” (v 5b)
Spirit of
Adoption
v. 15
“…right with God,” (v. 11)
“I can…”
(v. 13))

12. Body Soul Spirit Mind Will Emotions
“…you have the Spirit of God living in you,” (8:9)
Body
Mind
Will
Emotions
Raised by the Spirit
(8:11)
“…let the Spirit control your mind,” (8:6)
Spirit
Spirit-led will (8:14)
Life and peace (8:6)
Soul