No Condemnation

Romans 8:1-4

Sermon Notes:

1) In Christ, we have no condemnation, 1

2) In Christ, we have freedom, 2

3) In Christ, we have atonement, 3

6 ideas in this verse:

1) The law couldn’t do it, because it was weakened by the flesh.

2) But God did it.

3) God did it BY sending His own Son

4) Sending Him in the likeness of sinful flesh

5) Sending Him for sin

6) God condemned sin in the flesh (Summary of 2-5)

4) In Christ, we have Spirit-filled life, 4

Reflection questions:

1. Do you ever fear the judgement or punishment that man can give? What did Jesus say about such fear? (See Matthew 10:28)

2. How would you answer the rhetorical question posed by Psalm 130:3? (Ps 130:3 – “If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?”) Hint: read the rest of the Psalm, too.

3. How should we respond to the gift of “no condemnation in Christ Jesus”? Consider Paul’s response in the immediately preceding verses: Romans 7:24-25.