“The ‘law of the Spirit of life’ means the gospel of Christ, accompanied with the power of the Holy Ghost (Spirit), freeing us both from the guilt and the power of sin… Whereas the ‘law of sin and death’ is that state of nature, whereby sin reigns in our mortal bodies.”- John Wesley, Notes on the New Testament, Romans 8:2

“Original sin bends us inward toward the self. Actual sin confirms that bend. Only grace—empowered by the Spirit—can reverse that curve and turn us outward toward God and others.”
— Robert Tuttle, Sanctity Without Starch

Original Sin  (My inheritance from Adam & Eve)

Actual Sin   (My choices that lead to my actions)

The law of Sin & Death  (Fear)

The law of the Spirit of Life   (Love)

The Mosaic Law (The body of commandments, ordinances, and

instructions given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, found primarily in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. It forms the foundation of the Old Covenant between God and the people of Israel.)

“You cannot experience the fullness of the Spirit’s power until you’ve surrendered the illusion of self-sufficiency. Grace interrupts sin, and the Spirit empowers freedom.”

— Robert Tuttle, Sanctity Without Starch