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The Law Of Sin And Of Death by ichuka(m): 11:11pm On Sep 14, 2014 |
Rom. 8:1-4 Romans 8:1 says, "There is now then no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus." "Now" means that yesterday is over and that there is a way. Now in Christ there is a way. How precious this is! A scholar in Greek demonstrated that according to reliable manuscripts the word condemnation has two kinds of usages. The first is in the legal sense, while the other is in the civil sense. The civil sense is the common usage. According to the civil sense, the word condemnation means "powerless," and "restricted." Brothers and sisters, from this verse we can find immeasurable comfort! Indeed, a person who is in Christ is no longer condemned legally, and as far as his flesh is concerned, he is powerless no more. There are no more restrictions in Christ. What Paul complained he was unable to do can, now be done in Christ. Romans 8:2 says, "For the law of the Spirit of life has freed me in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and of death." Please notice that it speaks of two laws here: the law of the Spirit of life and the law of sin and of death. Why does it say "the law of the Spirit of life" in Christ frees us from "the law of sin and of death," rather than "the Spirit of life" frees us from "sin and death"? What is the difference between "the Spirit of life" and "the law of the Spirit of life"? What is the difference between "sin and death" and "the law of sin and of death"? Sin is an inward power. The law of sin is the habit of sin. For example, there is the force of gravity. Whenever we drop something, it is attracted by the force of gravity. The force of gravity becomes a law because it pulls down everything by habit. If I drop a book here, it will fall to the ground. If I drop the book in another place, it will still fall to the ground. This is the effect of a law. If a book falls when it is dropped here, but does not fall when it is dropped elsewhere, then it is not governed by a law. Anything habitual, anything that produces the same result from the same action is a law. Sin is one thing, and the law of sin is another. We sin because within us there is the law of sin. This is like a book falling to the ground because there is the law of gravity. Our sinning is a law. We do not sin or fall by accident. To sin is a habit, and to fall is a habit. Both sinning and falling have become a law. A law is something that will give the same result anywhere and in every way when given the same action. If our sinning is accidental and not caused by a law of sin, there are still ways to solve it. For example, if you sin because your environment is bad or your job is bad, you can change the environment or change jobs, and you will then stop sinning.But, the Bible, tells us that we do not sin by accident, but by a law of sin. Suppose you lose your temper easily. You would lose your temper easily in Lagos, and you would lose your temper easily even if you go to Abuja. You lose your temper easily in your business. But if you change your job, you will still lose your temper easily. No matter when or where, your temper will break out. the Bible shows us that a law of sin has firmly grasped us. It may be possible to overcome sin, and it may be possible to overcome death, but it is impossible to overcome the law of sin and of death!......... 1 Like |
Re: The Law Of Sin And Of Death by ichuka(m): 9:07pm On Sep 20, 2014 |
Why does the Bible say "the law of sin and of death" instead of "the law of sin" and "the law of death"? This is because sin and death are just one law. The law of sin and of death are not two laws, but two aspects of one law. With respect to sin, this law has a habit to positively commit many sins. With respect to death, this law deprives one of the power to keep the demands of the law. This is on the negative side. Many people do not understand the meaning of "death." "Death" means to be weak to the uttermost, to be without any strength, and to be without life. Death is a law because weakness and powerlessness are our habitual experience. Romans 7 emphasizes these two things. Paul said, "I do not do the good which I will"—this refers to death, and "the evil which I do not will, this I practice"—this refers to sin (v. 19). All the problems we encounter daily within ourselves are the result of the law of sin and of death. Many times, we do not have the strength to do what we desire to do, and we do not have the strength to not do what we do not want to do. we need to see how evil the law of sin and of death is! Not only should we hate sin, but we should hate the law of sin and of death. We are so helpless before this law. But praise and thank the Lord, He has a total salvation. God's salvation does not deal with our individual sins. God's salvation deals with the root, the law................... |
Re: The Law Of Sin And Of Death by ichuka(m): 9:15pm On Sep 20, 2014 |
Formerly, when we encountered the same temptations, we produced the same results. But we do not have to have the same results now. This is the difference between having the law of the Spirit and not having the law of the Spirit. Apart from this, there is no victory. Romans 8:2 says, "For the law of the Spirit of life has freed me in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and of death." Where are we freed from the law of sin and of death? We are freed in Christ Jesus. I have to say "Hallelujah! All is well in Christ Jesus." The Bible does not say that in Christ we will be condemned, nor does it say that in Christ we will sin. It says that in Christ there is no more condemnation, and in Him we are free......... |
Re: The Law Of Sin And Of Death by ichuka(m): 1:56pm On Sep 21, 2014 |
Gravity is a law, but if you hold a book with your hand, the power of the hand overcomes the law of gravity. It does not mean that the law of gravity is removed; it merely means that another law has overcome it. In the same principle, the law of the Spirit of life frees me from the law of sin and of death. The law of sin and of death has not been annulled, but another law prevents me from being ensnared by the law of sin and of death. Consequently, I do not feel that there is a law of sin and of death. Suppose the government has a law that forbids robbery. If I never have the inclination to be a robber, the law has nothing to do with me. It does not mean that there is no such a law; it merely means that I have never wanted to be a robber; therefore, I never feel the existence of the law. Sin is an outward act, while a law is an inward demand. If a man overcomes sin, he has only overcome isolated acts. If he overcomes the law of sin, he has overcome the demand of the law of sin. God delivers man first from within so that man will not be bound by the inward law. After this, there will spontaneously be good conduct without. God frees us from the law of sin and of death; He does not make the law of sin and of death depart from us. Suppose that I do not want the book in my hands to fall on the ground. I do not have to exert all of my strength to remove the force of gravity. All I have to do is to hold this book. The law of gravity may still be there, but the gripping force in my hand has overcome it. Although the law of gravity is still there, it has been made of no effect. God's way of salvation is not to remove the fiery serpents, but to set up the bronze serpent (John 3:14)............ |
Re: The Law Of Sin And Of Death by ichuka(m): 1:27am On Sep 24, 2014 |
We thank and praise God that He can save us to such an extent that we can overcome the demand of the law of sin. as long as you hold onto God's Word, everything will be all right. God says that the law of the Spirit of life has freed me in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and of death. I have been freed from the law of sin and of death. From now on, I am a freed man. However, after you have believed this way, the law of sin may appear to still be there. You may ask yourself, "In the meeting I believed that I am freed from the law of sin and of death. Why does it seem to still be there?" At such times Satan will come and accuse you, saying, "What difference has believing made to you? When you did not believe, you were like this. Now that you believe, you are still like this." At such times your faith is being tested. If you ignore your feelings and the accusations at such times, you will overcome. You cannot keep yourself by being more cautious or alert. God's word will keep you. What God says counts. When the first temptation comes and you stand fast, you have overcome. God has to test your faith to see if it is real, and you also have to test if the salvation in God's Word is real. If the faith is not real, you will not receive God's blessing. But if we believe and say to God, "I hold onto Your Word. What You say counts. For this reason, I believe that I am freed from the law of sin and of death." When God removes the veil, you will see what facts have been accomplished in Christ. Please remember that your eyes have to be set on God and not on yourselves. The Bible has never asked you to look at yourselves or to look at your experience. The righteous live by faith. We need faith to be saved, and we need faith to overcome. We have to glorify God at the time of temptations. Satan will say, "After all the believing, you are still the same." You have to say, "After all that you have done, I still believe." Satan will say, "God's Word may not be true." You have to say, "God's Word is true, and only the devil is a liar."........... |
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