Romans 8:1-2
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.

Application:

Paul’s “therefore” in this verse is tied to the “thanks be to God” in Romans 7:25. In light of what God did through his Son, there is therefore no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. If you are a believer in Jesus, it does not matter what your heart tells you; God says you stand before him with zero condemnation.*

However, there is a qualifying statement most of us pass over and do not discuss: “who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.”

Galatians 5:16 echoes this: Walk by the Spirit (i.e., pleasing God over pleasing self), and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh (i.e., pleasing self independently of God). The flesh and the Spirit are two distinct spheres. Just as you can’t turn fat into muscle in the human body, you cannot use the flesh to live spiritually.*

When Scripture talks about our “walk,” it’s referring to the conduct of our lives. To “carry out the desire of the flesh” is to live life based on a sinful human viewpoint. To “walk by the Spirit” is to discover God’s view on a matter, decide to act on that divine perspective, and depend on the Holy Spirit to empower your obedience.*

Walking by the Spirit is obeying the leading of the Holy Spirit by the power of the life of Christ, which he infuses into his people as they trust him to overcome the trials and temptations of life.*

*Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1175.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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