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Romans 8:1-11 Those Who Belong to Christ...


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Romans 8 offers believers the ultimate promise: "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." This transformative chapter reveals how God's Spirit sets us free from the law of sin and death, bringing new life to those who belong to Christ.

• No condemnation exists for those in Christ Jesus
• The law was weakened by our flesh, but God sent Jesus as the solution
• Our mindset determines our spiritual condition: flesh leads to death, Spirit to life
• Those who belong to Jesus gradually shift their focus from worldly things to godly things
• Modern distractions create "spiritual ADHD" that diverts us from God's priorities
• The struggle with sin is evidence of God's transformative work, not failure
• God changes our desires naturally, like developing a taste for something new
• Justification means Jesus took our punishment, allowing us to stand forgiven
• The law is no longer our master but our guide in relationship with God
• The same Spirit who raised Jesus will give life to our mortal bodies

If you're struggling with sin or feeling condemned, remember that God sees you through the righteousness of Christ. You are fully accepted and loved by the Father, not because of your performance, but because of Jesus' finished work.


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City Life Church San DiegoBy Dale Huntington