Romans 8:31-39

Who can be against us?
No One. Nothing. And None of the Above.

Who will bring a charge against us?
No One. Nothing. And None of the Above.

Who will condemn us?
No One. Nothing. And None of the Above.

Who will separate us from the love of Christ?
No One. Nothing. And None of the Above.

I am sure that [nothing, no one, and none of the above] will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord! ~Eric’s Paraphrase

If we are living by and walking in the Spirit,
we’ll be putting aside the desires of the flesh.

If we are living by and walking in the Spirit,there will be fruit in our lives.

If we are living by and walking in the Spirit,people will notice we are different.

Romans 8:1

katakrima (kat-ak’-ree-mah): penalty, punishment following condemnation. It refers to the exact sentence of condemnation handed down after due process has established guilt.

Set Your Mind on the Spirit
Romans 8:2-17

sumpaschó (soom-pas’ kho) refers to experiencing suffering, but suffering of the same likeness of someone else.

Romans 8:18-24
Romans 8:18

God’s future overshadows our current difficulty.

Romans 8:24-27
God gives us hope and help in our struggles.

What is it you need hope and help for?

Romans 7:1-6
Matthew 5:17-18
Romans 7:7-8
Romans 2:12
Romans 7:9-12

The law is holy (ceremonially sacred)
The law is righteous (legally just)
The law is good (morally pure)

Romans 7:13-25

Key Idea #3: In your struggle against sin, the grace of God will sustain you and deliver you in the end.

Key Idea #1: Don’t engage in sin just because grace is greater.
Romans 6:14
Romans 6:15
Key Idea #2: Don’t engage in sin just because we aren’t bound by the law.
Romans 16-19
Hagiasmos (hag-ee-as-mos’) : consecration, sanctification. The process of making or becoming holy and set apart.
Romans 20-23
Who/what are you working and living for?

Hebrews 2:14-15
Whenever we are stuck living in fear, it’s a form of spiritual slavery.

Romans 5:12
Death came through sin…
Death came through sin… and sin spread to all.
Romans 5:13-14
Romans 5:15-16
Adam’s act was negative; Jesus’ act was positive.
Romans 5:17-19

Adam’s act brought death, condemnation, sin, judgement.
Jesus’ act brought life, justification, salvation, righteousness.

Romans 5:20-21
Jesus has set right what sin made wrong. That makes what He did so much greater!

Greater Still (lyrics)
My sin was deep, your grace was deeper.
My shame was wide, Your arms were wider
My guilt was great, Your love was greater still

Romans 5:1-5
How do I know my faith is really enough?
God’s work in your life and the presence of the Holy Spirit prove it to you.
Romans 5:6-11
Romans 5:6
asthenés (as-then-ace’) literally means “without strength.”
Romans 5:7
Romans 5:8
Paul describes us as three things: weak, ungodly, and sinners.
God’s act of grace came before any act of faith on our part.
If God is that gracious to us, how could we possibly doubt that our faith is enough?
Romans 5:9
Since we’ve been justified (declared righteous) by faith we surely will be saved through faith.
Romans 5:10
If God would give his Son to die for us when we didn’t have faith, why would he turn his back on us now that we believe?
Romans 5:11

Romans 5:1
Our faith is credited to us as righteousness.
Romans 5:1-5

PEACE

Verse 1 “We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
eiréné (i-ray’-nay) means oneness, wholeness, peace, quietness, rest
Colossians 1:21-23 NIV

Verse 2 “We have also obtained access by faith into this grace…”
charis (khar’-ece) means grace, favor, kindness
Hebrews 4:16
1 John 4:17-18

Verse 2 “We have hope of the glory of God.”
elpis (el-pece’) means expectation, hope, trust, confidence.

Romans 5:3-5

You have an eternal hope, and hope for the here and now. That hope will not disappoint you or let you down.

Suffering produces endurance.
Endurance produces character.
Character produces hope.

Romans 5:5

Your changed life and the presence of the Holy Spirit are proof that your faith has truly accomplished something real in eternity.

Reflection…

Romans 3:27-31

Romans 3:20 “…through the law comes knowledge of sin.”

Romans 4:1-25
Romans 4:4-5
Our faith is credited to us as righteousness.
Ephesians 2:10
Our faith is credited to us as righteousness.
Romans 4:16
Our faith is credited to us as righteousness.
Romans 4:23-25
Our faith is credited to us as righteousness.

Four practical things we can take away from the example of Abraham:

Romans 4:20-21

Hebrews 10:23
Hebrews 11

Faith is unwavering. Be steadfast in your faith.

Faith can be strengthened. Build up your faith muscles.

Faith brings glory to God. Greater faith brings greater glory.

Faith is confident in Him. Be assured that God will come through.

Romans 3:19
Romans 3:20
Justice (dikaioo) means “to be declared just or righteous (in right standing).”
Romans 3:21-26 (reference)
Romans 3:21-22a
Romans 3:22b-23
Once we realize we’re all in the same sinking ship, we’ll see that we all need rescuing.
Romans 3:24-25a
Grace (charis) means “kindness, grace, favor.”
Redemption (polutrósis) means “a release, effected by payment of ransom.”
Propitiation (hilastérion) means “to win or regain favor by doing something that pleases someone.”
Isaiah 53:5
Romans 3:24-25a
Romans 3:25b-26
God is both just, AND the justifier.
Romans 3:26

In order for God to be just and true He had to satisfy every requirement of the very law He gave.

Matthew 5:17-18

In order for God to be just and true He had to satisfy every requirement of the very law He gave. (add next line) He did so in Jesus.