Explore
1. “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 8:1 (ESV)
The sermon emphasizes that believers stand “without condemnation” because of Christ. What
does Pastor John mean by “realize where you stand,” and how does Romans 8:1-4 explain the
difference between being condemned and being justified before God?
2. “For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” —
Romans 8:2 (ESV)
Pastor John said, “Moses’ law has right but not might; Sin’s law has might but not right; the law
of the Spirit has both right and might.” What does this quote teach us about the limits of the law
and the power of the Holy Spirit in overcoming sin?

Examine
3. “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those
who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.” — Romans 8:5 (ESV)
The sermon contrasts living by the flesh with living by the Spirit. What are some practical signs
that a person is being controlled by the flesh instead of the Spirit? Why do you think Paul focuses
so much on the “mindset” of a believer?
4. “If the Spirit of God dwells in you…” — Romans 8:9 (ESV)
Pastor John said that living by the Spirit “is not a mindset, it’s a transformation.” What is the
difference between simply trying harder to be good and truly living through the transforming
power of the Holy Spirit?

Apply
5. “To set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6 (ESV)
The sermon compares sin to jellyfish tentacles that sting and entangle us. What “tentacles” or
recurring struggles tend to pull people away from God today? When you are anxious,
discouraged, or tempted, where do you usually look for comfort first — and how can you
intentionally turn toward the Spirit instead?
6. “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you… he… will also give life to your
mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.” — Romans 8:11 (ESV)
Throughout the sermon, Pastor John described freedom and victory as both a present reality
and a future hope. Looking back over the entire message, what does it practically mean to “live
in victory by the power of the Spirit”? How can believers daily move from merely surviving the
“sting of sin” to truly soaring in freedom, peace, and hope through Christ?