Gospel instalment: 10-05-25 Text: Romans 14 vs 14-23 Sermon Title: Party in your Box Pt 2 1. Many shy away from the imperatives because they have heard them taught by preachers who do not know the gospel. 2. Those who do not know the gospel will turn every commandment into Law and Law and leave you feeling unsaved. 3. But the gospel is not a New Law, it is the gospel of God's free and sovereign grace. 4. But the imperatives ARE FOR THE SAVED, therefore DOING or NOT DOING WILL NOT SAVE OR CONDEMN ANYONE. 5. However, they are included in the package of the gospel to the church for the instruction of the body of Christ. 6. Because they come from the Lord, they are IMPORTANT and are not suggestions. And if you think with a gospel hermeneutic you are going to find the gospel tagged in the imperatives, because they NEVER COME NAKED or STANDING ON THEMSELVES-but on what Christ has done. 7. So, Paul is going to say-guard your freedom. Do not entangle the redeemed and distress them because of the things that you approve or disapprove of. They are NOT HOW A SINNER STANDS BEFORE GOD. 8. Exercise your freedom with diligence. Also, do not impose your bondage on others because a sinner stands ONLY IN CHRIST. Much to say and a lot of wonderful things AND IT IS FREE!