Life
through the Spirit
Romans 8:1-6
The book of Roman's was a letter written by Paul
in which his original intention was asking for money. The church in Rome was well
known for its faith, and yet Paul still wanted to preach the Gospel.
In chapter 8, Paul talks about how the Holy Spirit
is with Christians. Paul also talks about the Law. The law is not a bad thing to
burden us, but how to live in God's righteousness. Not following the law will lead
to death. The fact is that obeying the law will lead to life.
When God saw that man could not keep the law,
God did not dismiss the law. If God had abolish the Law there would be no need to
send Jesus. Indeed God sent Jesus to fulfill the law. Jesus did not have to face
Judgement. He came down to bear the burden of man.
God is just. The law had to be upheld. It was
part of God's kingdom. When Jesus fulfilled the law, he took our punishment. The
law can no longer condem us since Jesus paid the price.
The law of the Spirit requires faith. The Holy
Spirit gives us faith.
The outcome of how we share the gospel is determined
by whether or not the Holy Spirit is present or not. The method is not important
as is whether the Holy Spirit is present.
Jesus commanded us to go. We should pray because
no matter how much we prepare or work, it is only the Holy Spirit can give faith.
Romans 8:5 ESV
[5] 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 set their minds on the things of the Spirit.
This is more than doing good works. Having faith
does not come from doing good deeds. Having faith will give us a desire to do good
deeds. Living according to the flesh does not include God. They live their lives
without accepting or acknowledging God.
It is not enough to want to be a Christian. We
need to have the Holy Spirit.
Romans 8:6 ESV
[6] For to set the mind on the flesh is death,
but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Accepting Jesus is just beginning. We have to
continuously pray. We have to learn and hear about the Gospel. We have to practice our faith.
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