Romans 7:1-25
1) We no longer look to the Old Testament Law and sacrifices for salvation and acceptance from God our Father (Christ is the true substance and the finished work of the law).
a) Only those who look, seek and try to understand the finished work of Christ, through His death, burial, resurrection, and accession to the right hand of God our Father interceding on our behalf, can truly understand the transformational message of the Gospel.
b) Any organization that believes that good works in the flesh are required for salvation are pursing Biblical error.
c) You cannot understand the spiritual truths of the law by attempting to please God in the realm of the flesh and by self-approved logic and understanding. Remember... being wrong is a choice.
2) True works of God can only be fulfilled through the power of the Holy Spirit.
a) The Law/Torah are perfect and spiritual... however... you in your carnal nature are not.
b) How can you possibly please God in your flesh, when you are corrupted to the core? You cannot even begin to understand the works of the law in the flesh. You must be born again in the Holy Spirit. Spiritual truths are spiritual discerned.
c) The law is powerless to release you from the penalty of sin and death. You are saved from the condemnation of law by Christ alone and by placing your faith in Christ alone.
3) The natural condition of the human heart is evil and bent in passion against the law of God.
a) Christ is the only being capable of preventing you from pursuing the evil desires of your heart.
b) The law of the Holy Spirit has set you free from the law of sin and death.
c) Without placing your faith in the saving grace of Jesus Christ you cannot even begin to understand what it means to be obedient to the law and the Gospel message. The person without the Holy Spirit and true faith in Christ are given over to Satan in the form of legalism and self-righteousness. Human understanding of God is the religion of deception, false humility and self-righteousness. You must walk in step with the Holy Spirit or you pursue the desires of the flesh.
Discussion Question: What acts of righteousness can you actually perform, by your own understanding of law, to please God your Father and Creator?
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