Romans 8:1-2 (NKJV) 1 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. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
If we were to read the last part of Chapter 7 of Romans, leading up to the verses above, we would see that Paul is discussing a war that rages within each of us; the battle between the flesh and the spirit as we wrestle daily with sin that tries so desperately to wear us down.
As we begin reading chapter 8, we know that Paul is referring back to chapter 7 by his use of the word, “therefore”.
His discussion leads him to state that if we are in Christ (if our faith is in Christ), there is, “therefore”, no condemnation for us.
Christ’s redemption through the shedding of His blood, by which we gain our salvation, sets us free from being condemned for our sins.
It’s important, though, that we understand verse 2 and how it applies to us as believers.
Paul discusses two different “laws”.
One is the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus. The other is the law of sin and death.
Neither of these is a written law.
The law of sin and death refers to the flesh and its desire for sin and the things of this world. There are constant battles that take place in our flesh as we endeavor to leave our sinful ways behind and walk the righteous path that God has set before us.
Accomplishing this is only possible by following the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus.
Again, this is not a written law.
It is the process of us allowing the Spirit of God to lead us and guide us. And as we obey His leading, He will mold us, shape us and transform our hearts through the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2).
This process causes us to become, one step at a time, the man or woman that God is aiming to shape us into.
It all depends on our willingness to obey God.
But in our obedience, we will watch the precious transformation take place that removes the scales from our eyes and allows us to witness and experience life free from condemnation under God’s beautiful mercy and the blood of our perfect Savior.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
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