“Living Free” Romans 8 (Part 1)
If someone came up to you and said they had a video of every single bad thought you've ever had and every bad action you've ever done and they were going to show it to your friends & family, how would that make you feel? Nervous? Anxious? Nauseous? But what if I told you that when they played the video, it was absolutely blank and there was nothing on it? Well that is EXACTLY the case for everyone who trusts in Jesus to forgive their sins. Jesus has the power and ability to completely erase EVERY bad thing you have ever done and ever WILL do. You see, when we repent and trust in Jesus, we are essentially saying, "Jesus, I know I am wicked and can do nothing to become righteous. I believe You took my punishment and you can cover me in YOUR righteousness." And when you believe in Jesus for salvation, God says to you, "My child, I do not find any fault in you nor condemn you. I see My Son's perfect life. Go and live in this freedom and become more like Me." THAT is the unbelievable message of Romans chapter
Reflection Questions:
How can we "live free" even while we still battle sin and our flesh on a daily basis?
What does it mean that those in Christ are not "condemned?"
What area(s) of your life have you been struggling in? Have you asked God to help you overcome those areas? What steps can you take THIS WEEK to begin experiencing the victory that you have available in Jesus?