Friday July 29 – Romans 8:1-17

Here’s a hinge in the argument, which Paul intends to reach decisive reassurance. Does it work for you? How does ‘the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus set you free from the law of sin and of death’? Is incarnation, crucifixion, or resurrection the key?

Whatever it is that God did in Christ, apparently our job is to live and walk according to that spirit, setting our minds on the things of the spirit. Remember 3 weeks ago, Paul’s challenge in chapter 1 to those who worship and serve creatures rather than creator?

This argument is easy to steer into interpretations rejected by the church over the ages. Did Jesus only appear to take the likeness of sinful flesh? Are we to despise flesh and body, and become spiritual ascetics denying physical cares? I prefer the spirit of adoption, identification, rather than copying a ‘WWJD’ role model.

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