It is daunting to ask the Lord to shape our hearts to the likeness of Christ.
Scripture Texts: Romans 8:1-14
Main Points or Ideas:
Romans 8:29 - it [our status] is to conform us to the image of Jesus Christ
8:2 - Christ sets us free from sin and death
“Spirit” - 1:4; 2:28-29; 5:5; 7:6
We can find our identity/status in the Holy Spirit
God did what the Law (weakened by the flesh) could not do
8:3 - He condemned sin in the flesh
If were not for Christ, we would be condemned
V. 1 - Therefore now there is no condemnation…
Vv. 5-8 - the flesh versus Christ
Either in Adam or in Christ
Flesh cannot please God
One man, appointed for many
Adam - appointed sin for all
Christ - appointed righteousness for many
Conclusion: “If my life is the only evidence that Jesus Christ is alive, would anyone be convicted?” - Butterfield
