Romans 8:1-17

Life in the Spirit
Romans 8:1–17 opens with one of the most freeing truths in Scripture: there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. This sermon unfolds what that means, revealing the beauty of new life made possible through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are given a new status as those who are no longer condemned but declared righteous before God. We are given a new way of life, freed from the bondage of sin and empowered to walk according to the Spirit. And we are given a new identity as sons and daughters of God, secure in His love, assured by His Spirit, and heirs with Christ. This passage reminds us that Christianity is not about trying harder but about living in the reality of what God has already accomplished. Through the Spirit, we experience freedom, intimacy, and transformation, learning to cry out with confidence, “Abba, Father,” as beloved children who belong forever to Him.