The Spirit’s Transforming Work Romans 8:1-11 · Feb 5 · Robert Furrow
Calvary's Online Campus invites you to explore the transformative teachings of Romans 8:1-11, emphasizing the life-altering role of the Holy Spirit in a Christian's life. This message highlights three key truths about walking in the Spirit: liberation from condemnation, empowerment to live righteously, and the gift of life and resurrection power. Drawing insights from prominent Christian leaders like Charles Spurgeon, D.L. Moody, and A.W. Tozer, the discussion is enriched with historical illustrations including the Great Awakening and the Welsh Revival. Dive into this powerful message and discover how a life in the Spirit can lead to freedom, strength, and spiritual renewal.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction 03:05 Paul made some pretty profound and amazing statements (Romans 6:4-6) 04:17 Romans 8:1-11 reveals to us three powerful truths about the Spirit’s transforming work in our lives 07:13 The Bible promises us if we walk in the Spirit, we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh (Galatians 5:16) 07:49 Main Point #1: The Holy Spirit Frees Us From Condemnation (Romans 8:1-3) 11:14 Sub Point #1: Freedom From Guilt – The Spirit removes the weight of past sin and shame (Romans 8:1) 11:40 Supporting Scriptures (Psalm 32:1-2; Isaiah 43:25; John 3:17) 12:52 A quote from D.L. Moody 13:08 Sub Point #2: Freedom From the Flesh – The law was powerless, but God did what the law could not do (Romans 8:3) 13:33 Supporting Scriptures (Galatians 2:16; Galatians 5:1; 2 Corinthians 3:6) 14:47 A quote from Charles Spurgeon 15:15 Sub Point #3: Freedom Through Christ – When we come to Christ, we begin to walk in the Spirit (Romans 8:2-3) 16:12 Supporting Scriptures (1 John 5:4; John 8:36; Romans 6:6-7) 17:03 Main Point #2: The Holy Spirit Empowers Us to Live Righteously (Romans 8:4-8) 18:09 Sub Point #1: A New Walk – We no longer live by the flesh but by the Spirit (Romans 8:4) 19:16 Supporting Scriptures (Ephesians 5:8; Colossians 2:6) 20:38 Sub Point #2: A New Mindset – Those who set their minds on the Spirit experience life and peace (Romans 8:6) 23:37 Supporting Scriptures (Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:2; Isaiah 26:3) 25:11 Sub Point #3: A New Priority – Life in the flesh cannot please God, but the Spirit enables us to live in obedience (Romans 8:8) 25:30 Supporting Scriptures (Hebrews 11:6; John 15:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:1) 26:49 A quote from A.W. Tozer 26:57 Main Point #3: The Holy Spirit Gives Us Life and Resurrection Power (Romans 8:9-11) 30:00 Sub Point #1: The Indwelling Spirit – If we belong to Christ, His Spirit dwells in us (Romans 8:9) 30:14 Supporting Scriptures (1 Corinthians 3:16; John 14:17; Ephesians 1:13-14) 34:46 Sub Point #2: The Life-Giving Spirit – The Spirit brings righteousness and life, where sin once brought death (Romans 8:10) 35:01 Supporting Scripture (John 6:63) 35:14 Sub Point #3; The Resurrection Power – The same Spirit that raised Jesus will one day raise us (Romans 8:11) 35:28 Walking in the Spirit – A Life of Freedom, Power, and Transformation 36:08 Closing prayer
