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Please Join Us in Sharing the Word of God Freedom Found Through Christ (pt. 2) Romans 7:1-12 As we are learning, Paul gives us the ability to see beyond what our eyes are telling us. On the surface we think that Paul is addressing marriage. But, Paul is also addressing the relationship between sin and the law. The Law comes from God and we need to respect the Law in every way. But the Law of Moses in the NT has been reduced to the Ten Commandments through Jesus Christ. These ten laws or commandments should never be ignored or treated as insignificant. Paul states that our relationship with Christ is like a marriage. Just like in marriage our dedication to developing a strong relationship with Christ should be a top priority. The assertion Paul is making is that when you follow the law, the law will have dominion over you for the rest of your days. This assertion is demonstrated through Paul’s example of the marriage model to express what our relationship with Christ should look like. Leaning on Christ for all of our needs while each day growing closer to God is of the utmost importance. Further, we should only be married to one while maintaining our loyalty to God first and then to the husband or wife God has brought to us. One of the most important points that Paul makes in his argument is that we are no longer married to the world when we receive Christ. He further instructs us that if we are, divorcing ourselves from the world and the Law should come quickly and succinctly. In the days of Moses and throughout the OT the Law has purpose. It provided indicators showing us how we are living our lives. Many Jewish people follow the law today using it as an instruction set in determining how well you live your life. It is used to determine how strong or weak your relationship with God is. It is the tool for which we gauge our relationship with the almighty God in heaven. We will always fall short of the law, and the law therefore reveals the power of sin, our own helplessness, and the need for someone to liberate us from our miserable state. God puts in place His laws as boundaries in how we should be living our lives. God gave us these laws so we may recognize the difference between living righteously with God and living in sin. Unfortunately, the Law does not have the ability to forgive sins. Forgiveness comes in another way. God knew that there was not a clear path to forgiveness until the birth, life, death and resurrection of His son Jesus Christ. It is through Christ that salvation is secured. It is through Jesus Christ that we are forgiven of our sins. It is through Jesus Christ and only Jesus Christ that we can make it to the kingdom of heaven. Jesus life and His death on the cross did not replace the Law but Jesus fulfilled the Law (Matthew 5:17). Once we understand the true purpose of Jesus and how His life, death and resurrection will dramatically change our lives we can grow closer to God in Christ without fear of death. Our debt has been paid and we are here to honor Jesus with the way we live our lives. It is not what you have amassed in this life that is going to matter. It is the treasures we are storing in heaven that is important (Matthew 6:20) The choice is ours and it has always been ours to make. God is waiting for you to choose. With the choice to live for Christ we will have a new Spirit, we will have a new home in heaven and most importantly we will have a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ which puts us on the path to living with the Triune God for eternity. My prayer is that our focus would be on the Lord Jesus Christ. That our eyes will turn away from the distractions of the world. I pray that we Jesus through the Ten Commandments we hear the voice of Jesus every time we read them. I pray our hearts are filled with the love of God and that we may share His love with others. I pray that we would come together as true believers to follow Jesus Christ representing His commandments, His love and His teachings to the best of our ability and without guilt or shame. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Amen! Watch live at www.ltsministries.org Time: 9:30 am PST / 12:30 pm EST See current and previous Sermon Recordings at: Website: https://www.ltsministries.org Rumble : Love Truth & Spirit Ministries YouTube: Love Truth & Spirit Ministries

I would like to pray for all of those who are being impacted by the current hurricane in Florida. From each home owner, first responder, business owner, FEMA, the Governor and his staff and all others involved to bring normalcy back into these communities. Father in Heaven, we know that you are in control of all things. Jesus we ask that you breathe life into each person who is impacted by this terrible circumstance. Lord protect the people, provide for the people and direct their path. Send Your Holy Spirit to comfort those who are anxious and those who are worried, for those who have no hope. Pour into them Your love , Your grace and Your mercy showing that You are the one who we turn to in times of need. Jesus, You are on the throne and in Your presence we fall to our knees respectufully seeking Your Face and humbly asking that You intercede on our behalf praying to Your Father. Hear our cry oh Lord, Read our petition and through our faith we know that You will answer our prayers in Your will, let it be done. In Jesus Mighty Name Amen!, Amen!

MEMORY VERSE(s) OF THE WEEK (7/19/2022) - James 1:12 There is so much going on in life that we barely have time to think clearly. Temptation is all around us and at times it is hard not to give yourself over to temptation. We are all tempted on what it seems like a daily basis. Even Jesus was tempted by Satan during His forty days in the desert without food. But He endured through the temptation and He rebuked Satan with the word of God. We also can rebuke Satan with the word of God. In those times when we are tempted, we need remember who we serve and why we serve Jesus. It is through the strength of Jesus and God's word that will deliver us from temptation. As long as we keep Jesus centered and in our field of view we will endure and are approved by God and His Son. James 1:12 12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Our objective in this Christian life is to find our eternal resting place with Jesus. Every opportunity Satan has, he will try to get you off track and want you to suffer through, and give in to our temptations. If we rely on God to carry us through these trials in life, ife becomes more bearable and enjoyable. That is not to say trial and temptation will not happen, it does mean that when it does, we have a Lord and Savior that can get us through those trials and strengthen us spiritually to get through those temptations. Have a blessed day Amen, Amen

Luke 1:37 - For nothing will be impossible for God. This is a good reminder to us all that when we are in the middle of a battle, that God is with us and "Nothing" is impossible in Him, for Him and through Him. If we stay focused on God with Him centered in our lives, the problems and trials we encounter will seem minuscule with the right perspective. Our hope and strength come from God - Psalm 121:2 2 My Help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. And when God pours His peace upon you, rejoice and give thanks to the mighty creator of the heavens and the earth. Rejoice because when we are weak, then He is strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Have a wonderfully blessed day, stay focused on what God is doing in your life and resist the devil and he will flee James 4:7 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.