Freedom From Condemnation. Series

Romans 8:1-2 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” (NIV)

Questions:

1) What is Condemnation?

You feel guilty.

You feel fear.

You feel self-rejection.

2) How does God respond to me when I sin?

He does not reject me when I sin.

Romans 9:15-16

He is not angry at me when I am inconsistent.

Psalm 103:13-14

Hebrews 4:15-16

He does not punish me when I sin.

Psalm 103:9-12

Truth: All of our punishment, guilt, shame, and penalty have been taken by Jesus Christ.

3) What happens when a Believer sins?

Six Things:

Sin brings conviction from God.

Acts 2:37

Sin will hurt other people—especially those we love.

1 Chronicles 21

Sin will destroy our happiness.

Galatians 6:7

Sin breaks Fellowship with God.

1 John 1:6-7

Sin limits our Usefulness to God.

John 15:4

Sin brings loving discipline from God.

Hebrews 12:5-11

4) What should I do when I sins?

1 John 3:19-24

Question: Are you in Christ?