Episode 132: Romans 8 #1 - Free In Christ - Romans 8:1

To better understand chapter 8 of Romans we must place it in its context. The chapter begins with "therefore." This is a linking word and so the question is, "What is it linking us to?" Some think chapter 7:25, others believe it links back to chater 5 or as far back as chapter 3. I believe it is linking us back to the theme of the book found in 1:17 - the righteous will live by faith. In one sense this lesson is a summary of the first 7 chapters of Romans showing us how it links us to the thoughts on chapter 8.