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The Holy Spirit and Christian Freedom
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Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 CORINTHIANS 3:17
ARE YOU FREE ?
Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.
When I discover who I am, then I’ll be free.
Doing what you like is freedom.
Freedom is being you without anyone’s permission.
Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, but by controlling the desire.
Through discipline comes freedom.
Freedom is to be yourself.
…BUT WHAT IS FREEDOM?
FREEDOM IS THE ABILITY �TO BE WHO GOD SAYS YOU ARE.
FREE FROM MORALISM
Romans 7:4-6
FREE FROM MORALISM
Romans 7:4-6
should
ROMANS 7:4-6
4 So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. 5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. 6 But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.
4 Zo bent ook u, broeders en zusters, dood voor de wet dankzij de dood van Christus en behoort u nu een ander toe: Hem die uit de dood is opgewekt; zo kunnen wij vrucht dragen voor God. 5Toen we nog volgens aardse maatstaven leefden, werd heel ons doen en laten beheerst door de zondige hartstochten die de wet in ons opriep, en droegen we alleen vrucht voor de dood. 6 Maar nu zijn we bevrijd van de wet, waaraan we geketend waren; we zijn dood voor de wet, zodat we niet meer de oude orde van de wet dienen, maar de nieuwe orde van de Geest.
ROMEINEN 7:4-6
LET’S PRAY
OUTLINE
THE OLD WAY
THE NEW OLD WAY
THE NEW WAY
OUTLINE
THE OLD WAY
THE NEW OLD WAY
THE NEW WAY
ROMANS 7:4-6
4 So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. 5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. 6 But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.
PASSAGE NOTES
Paul using the example of marriage (“also”) ending on death, says the believer in Jesus is now dead to the law (Torah).
WHAT IS THE TORAH ?
A POLITICAL TREATY
Between God and the People of Israel
A CRIMINAL CODE
Describes what is acceptable and unacceptable in their society.
A RITUAL CODE
Describes how Israel is to worship God correctly.
A CIVIC CODE
Describes how the nation is organised.
A MORAL CODE
Describes what fits with God’s design for human life.
THE TORAH
God’s Instruction
SHOULD
moet
ROMANS 7:4-6
4 So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. 5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. 6 But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.
PASSAGE NOTES
Paul using the example of marriage (“also”) ending on death, says the believer in Jesus is now dead to the law (Torah).
This death occurs because in Christ we have died with Jesus on the cross.
THE BIBLICAL TIMELINE
CREATION
Genesis 1 - 2
PROMISE
Genesis 3 – Exodus 11
LAW
Exodus 12 – Malachi 4
JESUS
Matthew 1 – Acts 1
SPIRIT
Acts 2 - Now
Non-Jews
Jews
Jews
OUTLINE
THE OLD WAY
THE NEW OLD WAY
THE NEW WAY
THE BIBLICAL TIMELINE
CREATION
Genesis 1 - 2
PROMISE
Genesis 3 – Exodus 11
LAW
Exodus 12 – Malachi 4
JESUS
Matthew 1 – Acts 1
SPIRIT
Acts 2 - Now
Non-Jews
Jews
Jews
RIGHTEOUSNESS = RIGHT WITH GOD
LEGAL
RIGHTEOUSNESS
You are declared
right with God.
Result of JUSTIFICATION
Change of IDENTITY
EFFECTIVE
RIGHTEOUSNESS
You act in accordance
with God’s character.
Result of SANCTIFICATION
Change of MORALITY
WHAT?
WHAT IS MORALISM OR LEGALISM?
I should…
I ought to…
I need to…
I have to…
Ik moet…
Ik zou…moeten
I must…
obligations
verplichtingen
expectations
regulations
rules
regels
verwachtingen
voorschriften
musts
musts
shoulds
DO YOU LIVE �UNDER A LAW ?
WE USE A MORAL CODE TO PROTECT US FROM OUR BAD DESIRES.
ROMANS 7:4-6
4 So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. 5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. 6 But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.
PASSAGE NOTES
Paul using the example of marriage (“also”) ending on death, says the believer in Jesus is now dead to the law (Torah).
This death occurs because in Christ we have died with Jesus on the cross.
The purpose of dying to the Torah is so that we may fulfil the purpose of the Torah, i.e. live in a way that pleases God.
ROMANS 7:4-6
4 So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. 5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. 6 But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.
PASSAGE NOTES
Paul using the example of marriage (“also”) ending on death, says the believer in Jesus is now dead to the law (Torah).
This death occurs because in Christ we have died with Jesus on the cross.
The purpose of dying to the Torah is so that we may fulfil the purpose of the Torah, i.e. live in a way that pleases God.
The believer has moved from the “realm” of the flesh to the “realm” of the Spirit.
ROMANS 7:4-6
4 So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. 5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. 6 But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.
PASSAGE NOTES
Paul using the example of marriage (“also”) ending on death, says the believer in Jesus is now dead to the law (Torah).
This death occurs because in Christ we have died with Jesus on the cross.
The purpose of dying to the Torah is so that we may fulfil the purpose of the Torah, i.e. live in a way that pleases God.
The believer has moved from the “realm” of the flesh to the “realm” of the Spirit.
Because of our sinful nature God’s requirements in the law actually cause us to sin.
HOW IT WORKS…
LAW
TEMPTATION
SIN
GUILT
REPENTANCE
THE
SIN CYCLE
HOW IT WORKS…
LAW
TEMPTATION
SIN
GUILT
REPENTANCE
THE
SIN CYCLE
HOW DO WE BECOME RIGHTEOUS?
| JUSTIFICATION | SANCTIFICATION |
Option 1 | Good Works | Good Works |
Option 2 | Faith | Good Works |
Option 3 | Faith | Faith |
You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?
Paul in Galatians 3:1-3
OUTLINE
THE OLD WAY – “BROKEN”
THE NEW OLD WAY – “FOOLISH”
THE NEW WAY
ROMANS 7:4-6
4 So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. 5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. 6 But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.
PASSAGE NOTES
Paul using the example of marriage (“also”) ending on death, says the believer in Jesus is now dead to the law (Torah).
This death occurs because in Christ we have died with Jesus on the cross.
The purpose of dying to the Torah is so that we may fulfil the purpose of the Torah, i.e. live in a way that pleases God.
The believer has moved from the “realm” of the flesh to the “realm” of the Spirit.
Because of our sinful nature God’s requirements in the law actually cause us to sin.
Following Jesus is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but a relationship with the Spirit.
HOW DO WE BECOME RIGHTEOUS?
| JUSTIFICATION | SANCTIFICATION |
Old Way | Good Works | Good Works |
New Old Way | Faith | Good Works |
New Way | Faith | Faith |
STEPS TO FREEDOM
You need to get out of the judgement seat.
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2
STEPS TO FREEDOM
You need to get out of the judgement seat.
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2
You need to forgive yourself for the sin (and for judging yourself) and extend grace and mercy to yourself.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13
STEPS TO FREEDOM
You need to get out of the judgement seat.
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2
You need to be filled with the Spirit and trust.
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16
You need to forgive yourself for the sin (and for judging yourself) and extend grace and mercy to yourself.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13
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