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Study 09 of 19

Redeemed From the Law of Sin

Christ condemns sin in the flesh and the Spirit gives freedom from its rule.

Hands-free narration of this study — good for the car.

Synopsis

In chapter 9, Sequeira examines redeemed from the law of sin within the larger question of Christ’s humanity and the everlasting gospel. The controlling principle of sin within fallen humanity, not God’s moral law. He entered our human situation and condemned sin there through His sinless saving life and death. It frees believers from the dominion of sin and death in Christ. It exposes and commands righteousness but cannot supply life to weak flesh. The study invites the reader to test the author’s argument with Scripture and apply it without losing either Christ’s sinlessness or the priority of grace.

Key points

  • The controlling principle of sin within fallen humanity, not God’s moral law.
  • He entered our human situation and condemned sin there through His sinless saving life and death.
  • It frees believers from the dominion of sin and death in Christ.
  • It exposes and commands righteousness but cannot supply life to weak flesh.
  • Freedom is experienced through dependence on the Spirit rather than surrender to the flesh.
  • No. Victory over dominion is distinct from the future transformation of the body.

Key texts

  • Romans 8:1–4
  • Romans 6:6–14
  • Galatians 5:16

Chapter reading

Chapter 9 · Read this chapter

    Put it into practice

    • Read chapter 9 before answering and compare the argument with Romans 8:1–4.
    • Write your own explanation before revealing the model answer.
    • Discuss one practical implication with your study group and pray for a Christ-centered response.
    1. Comprehension

      1. What does “law of sin” mean here?

    2. Doctrinal Clarity

      2. How did Christ deal with sin in the flesh according to Romans 8:3?

    3. Contrast

      3. What does the law of the Spirit of life accomplish?

    4. Comprehension

      4. Why could the moral law not produce this deliverance?

    5. Doctrinal Clarity

      5. What is the relation of freedom to walking in the Spirit?

    6. Application

      6. Is freedom from sin’s rule identical to the removal of fallen nature?

    7. Scripture

      7. Read Romans 8:1–4. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on redeemed from the law of sin? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    8. Scripture

      8. Read Romans 6:6–14. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on redeemed from the law of sin? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    9. Scripture

      9. Read Galatians 5:16. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on redeemed from the law of sin? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    10. Application

      10. How would you explain this truth to a discouraged church member: The controlling principle of sin within fallen humanity, not God’s moral law.?

    11. Application

      11. What mistaken conclusion should you avoid when applying this chapter’s teaching: Freedom is experienced through dependence on the Spirit rather than surrender to the flesh.?

    12. Application

      12. Name one change in your prayer, Bible study, or ministry that follows from this principle: No. Victory over dominion is distinct from the future transformation of the body.