After discussing the glories of adoption, Paul continues by explaining the joy that that offers to us as we face persecution on a daily basis. He reminds us that persecution…
In this passage, Paul tells us that true spirituality is being led by the Holy Spirit. Being led by Spirit means to put to death the deeds of the flesh…
Having contrasted the life in the Spirit and life in the flesh, Paul states that if anyone does not have the Holy Spirit, then they are not in Christ. Having…
Sunday was Pentecost Sunday which is all about the coming of the Holy Spirit. In Romans 8:5-8, Paul unfolds for us how we walk out our life in the Spirit.…
In Chapters 6 & 7 Paul has told us over and over that we have been set free from sin, both the penalty and power, but not from the presence…
On Sunday, we entered into one of the most beautiful chapters in all of Scripture, Romans 8. Paul opens the chapter by assuring those who have been justified by faith,…
As Paul concludes his testimony of his and all Christians’ perpetual struggle against sin, he uses the illustration of a war that is taking place within. Though we desire to…
Paul continues his personal testimony, sharing his own experience in living out what he exhorted all believers to do in Romans 6:13. We are to present ourselves to Christ as…
In verses 7-13 of chapter 7, Paul asks two questions, "Is the law sin?" and "Is the law the cause of death?" To both he gives the resounding answer, "No,…
In Romans chapter 7, Paul tackles our relationship to the law. He has discussed the law before, but only to display its inability to justify someone. He now discusses what…