Daily Bread – June 7, 2021 (The Second Day – Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 8:1 – There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. Part 1 ~ No Condemnation For Those Living In The Spirit Romans chapters 3:1-20 and 7:1-25 outline the condemnation that existed under the Law revealing the powerless and guilty condition of sin. The condemnation, or death sentence, came as a result of the disobedience and rebellion of Adam (Genesis 2:17, 3:6-24; Romans 5:12-21). This condemnation has come upon all mankind whether they are Jew or Gentile (John 3:18). The only possibility of being set free from the condemnation is to be made a new creation in Christ Jesus. When we are born into this world, we were born under the same penalty of death Adam was sentenced to. The only way the death penalty can be justly satisfied is that we be put to death with Christ Jesus. When we call upon the Name of Jesus, God works a miracle for us and allows us to be crucified with Christ (Romans 6:6; Galatians 2:20). At the very moment we surrender our lives to Jesus, the old life under the condemnation of sin is destroyed (Romans 6:3; Colossians 2:11). Then by the Spirit of God, a new creation is raised up having perfect fellowship with God (Romans 6:4-6; Colossians 2:12). The new life functions in the righteousness of God in Christ, and has the nature of Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9; John 3:6; Galatians 3:27; Ephesians 4:24; 2 Corinthians 5:21). Those who would hang on to any dimension of the Law (much less any other human program for justification) are foolish because the Law is powerless to set anyone free from Adam’s transgression and the rule of sin and death. In Christ Jesus, we have so radically been accepted in Christ Jesus that condemnation has no place for those who live the life of the Spirit. Although Satan will continue to condemn us and lie against the truth, we must stand fast in the freedom Christ has given to us and not allow condemnation in our thoughts or behavior. From this day forward, commit yourself to believing God. He has made you new; therefore, believe Him and see yourself as new. Let the Word of God rule your heart and mind, and let those things which you say and believe communicate the glorious works of the new creation (Philemon 1:6; Romans 10:10; Psalms 19:14; Matthews 12:37). Blessings, Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
Daily Bread 6/7/2021
