March 20, 2016

Romans 8:1–39

February 04, 2013

There are two ways to live with two very different results.  
  1. Live by following our sinful selves; or 
  2. Live by following the Spirit.  
Paul lists the consequence of each.

Follow Self:  
  • Think only about what you want
  • This kind of thinking brings death
  • When you follow self you are against God
  • You are unable to obey God's laws
  • You cannot please God
  • You cannot belong to God
  • You die spiritually
Follow Spirit:
  • Think about the things the Spirit wants you to do
  • This kind of thinking brings life and peace
  • God lives in you
  • The Spirits gives you life
  • Christ makes you right with God
  • You have true life
  • You choose to let the Spirit lead you
  • You are not a slave to fear
  • You receive blessings from God
  • You may be required to suffer as Christ suffered, but
  • You will receive glory as Christ has glory
 (This was written while we were on a mission trip to the El Sembrador Boy's School in Honduras.)


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