Lesson on Romans 8:26-39 Originally delivered on 3/25
Here are some takeaways from the lesson:
- Not only are we given a different identity in Christ, we are given new power
- We have the Holy Spirit
- The HS gives us the power to walk in newness of life
- Through the HS, we must live in the spirit and put to death the things of the flesh
- The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in Salvation (V. 26-27)
- Not only does the Spirit enable us to walk, it also intercedes for us.
- John 14:16, Hebrews 7:25
- Not only does the Spirit enable us to walk, it also intercedes for us.
- God’s On-going Work in Salvation (V. 28)
- We often misinterpret this verse
- “For those who love God”
- John 14: 15, 21, 23; John 15:10
- 1 John 5:3, 2 John 6
- This is not a general encouragement, but a specific encouragement to live the life we were called to live
- Genesis 50:20- Even when we do not understand, God is working things for good
- God’s Purpose in Salvation (V. 29-30)
- “Moral conformity to the likeness of His Son” — Robert Mounce
- God’s Assurance in Salvation (V. 31-39)
- God is for us
- Paul uses plural pronouns (“us”/”we”) 11 times — We are called to live communally
- We need to be persuaded to cherish the church enough that we want to bring others in
Additional Resources to consider:
Matt Chandler | Four effective ways to share the Gospel
