There Is Therefore Now No Condemnation

November 17, 2013
Sermon
Lesson 38
Romans 8:1-2

There Is Therefore Now No Condemnation
Short Summary of Romans
Flow of Chapter 8: The indwelling Spirit brings assurance of our justification.
Life (1-13)
Adoption (14-17)
Hope (18-3)
Triumph (31-39)
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus!
There is no condemnation (1)…
Therefore
On the basis of our being released from the law (7:1-6)
On the basis of our realm transfer (5:12-21)
Now
After the cross (6:3)
After regeneration (7:6; 8:2)
No condemnation
Opposite of justification (5:16, 18)
To those who are “in Christ Jesus”
Union with Christ (6:3-8)
Because (2)…
The law of the Spirit of life
Has set you free
From the law of sin and death
Applications:
Assurance of salvation
God-centeredness of salvation
Healthy horizontal relationships