Sermon Outline
1. Common ways of handling despair: moderation, denial, resignation.
2. The two paths of handling despair in Romans 8
a. The path of the flesh
i. An orientation diametrically opposed to God.
ii. Leads to hurting others and spiritual death.
b. The path of the Holy Spirit
i. There is no condemnation in Christ.
ii. God did through Christ what the Law could not do.
iii. Leads to peace and spiritual life.
iv. Affirms one’s adoption into the family of God.
Discussion Questions
1. Why are the more common ways of handling despair more popular than following Christ?
2. What is a good definition of “flesh” as it is used in Romans 8?
3. What are some ways that people set their minds on the flesh? Why are such ways dangerous?
4. What did Paul mean when he said that God did what the Law could not do?
5. What are some major differences between walking the way of the Spirit and walking in the flesh?
14 июл 2024
