Join Lead Pastor Femi Omotayo at New Covenant House for an enlightening sermon on navigating the complexities of the law and grace. Drawing from Romans 7 and other biblical passages, Pastor Femi explores the liberating power of faith in Christ and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers to righteous living. Get ready to embark on a journey toward spiritual freedom and a deeper understanding of God's grace.

Sermon Breakdown:

Understanding the Law:

Clarification on the nature and purpose of the law given by God, focusing on Romans 7:7

Explanation of how the law reveals sin but cannot provide righteousness

Role of the Law Before and After Faith:

Exploration of Galatians 3:23-25 and its depiction of the law as a schoolmaster leading to Christ

Emphasis on the transition from being under the law to living by faith in Christ

Misconceptions about Grace and Sin:

Addressing misconceptions about grace leading to license for sin, referencing Romans 6:14-18

Reaffirmation of the importance of righteous living

Being Led by the Holy Spirit:

Introduction to the concept of being led by the Holy Spirit instead of the law, based on Galatians 5:16-18

Emphasis on the Holy Spirit's role in guiding believers toward godly choices

Evidence of Spiritual Guidance:

Comparison of the works of the sinful nature with the fruit of the Spirit, as outlined in Galatians 5:19-23

Encouragement to benchmark one's actions against the fruit of the Spirit to discern spiritual guidance

Freedom from Legalism:

Warning against falling back into legalism or relying on external laws for righteousness, drawing from Galatians 5:1-6

Emphasis on the freedom found in Christ and the importance of faith expressing itself through love

Closing Blessing and Personal Reflection:

Personal reflection on turning 55 years old and gratitude for God's blessings

Sharing of a special prayer for the congregation and blessings from Proverbs 23:25 onwards

Conclusion:

Recapitulation of key points discussed, including the transition from the law to grace and the importance of being led by the Spirit

Call to action for viewers to embrace spiritual freedom through faith in Christ and reliance on the Holy Spirit

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