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B. Our Conclusions 7:21-25
1. I find the Law of Temptation. I can always do it
wrong—even when I am trying to it right and
agree with the law of God. 21-23
2. Is there no way out? Yes—through Jesus Christ
our LORD.
25a
3. But trying to make the flesh behave through my
own effort is a vain attempt.
25b
C. Formula for Freedom 8:1-4
1. Really—there’s no condemnation! 1
2. The New Law—the law of the Spirit, of Life in
Christ Jesus makes all the difference. 2
3. It frees me from the old vicious circle of sin and
death. 2, 3
4. It’s not my trying harder but trusting in what
God did in Christ that sets me free. 3
5. His Purpose—the fulfilling of the very law that
used to condemn me as I walk now in obedience
to the indwelling Spirit—trusting—not trying! 4
II. The Joy of Growing Up Romans 8:5-17
A. Two Ways to Go 8:5-9
1. Two options—the way of the flesh or the way of
the Spirit. 5
2. Two different results—death or life. 6
3. The flesh is incurably hostile to God. It cannot
behave. 7
4. Two types—those in the flesh and those in the
Spirit. 8, 9
B. The Way to Maturity 8:10-17
1. The Law of the Spirit 10-13
a. Christ in you makes a difference—you have
resurrection life in mortal bodies. 10-11
b. So—we don’t cater to the even flesh, we put
to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit. 12-13
2. The Appointment to Sonship 14-17
a. The Spirit leads to mature, responsible
sonship. 14
b. We’re not slaves, but sons, joint heirs with
Christ! 15-17
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