We have already shown that all people, whether Jews or Gentiles, are under the power of sin. As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one.” Romans 3:9-10

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. Romans 3:23

There is only one God, and he makes people right with himself only by faith. Romans 3:30

Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith. Romans 4:3

God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. Romans 5:20

I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me. Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin. Romans 7:21-25

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1

a. Condemnation

b. Condemners 

Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. Matthew 7:1-2

I used to blaspheme the name of Christ. In my insolence, I persecuted his people. But God had mercy on me because I did it in ignorance and unbelief. This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. 1 Timothy 1:13,15-16

And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. Romans 8:2

a. Freedom from sin's dominating power.

So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. John 8:36

So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. Galatians 5:16

The Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. When you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses. For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17

The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. Romans 8:3

a. God did what the law could not do.

a. He sent his own Son... Romans 8:3

...in a body like the bodies we sinners have. Romans 8:3

b. Christ became fully human

And in that body God declared an end to sin's control over us... Romans 8:3

c. Christ broke sin's dominion

...by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins. Romans 8:3

d. Christ became our sacrifice

He did this so that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us... Romans 8:4

e. The Law demanded perfect righteousness.

...who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit. Romans 8:4

f. The evidence of new life