Romans 8:19 - Eagerly Anticipated Revelation For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. Truth to Learn All of God’s physical creation is anticipating the glory that we will receive one day from our Heavenly Father. Behind the Words The words...
Romans 8:18 – Suffering for Glory
Romans 8:18 - Suffering for Glory For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Truth to Learn Our future glory is far greater than our current suffering. Behind the Words The expression “I...
Romans 8:17 – Suffering Heirs
Romans 8:17 - Suffering Heirs and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Truth to Learn We are God’s heirs and we will suffer for it. Behind the Words The word translated “heirs”...
Romans 8:16 – The Holy Witness
Romans 8:16 - The Holy Witness The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit is the true witness of our salvation. Behind the Words The words “bears witness” is from summartureō, which is made up of sun, meaning...
Romans 8:15 – Blessed Adoption
Romans 8:15 - Blessed Adoption For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." Truth to Learn Christians have been adopted into God’s loving family forever! Behind the Words The word abba is...
Romans 8:14 – Heavenly Guide Service
Romans 8:14 - Heavenly Guide Service For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Truth to Learn The Spirit of God is our “life coach” and guide. Behind the Words The word translated “led” is agō, which means “to lead” or “to...
Romans 8:13 – Evidence of Faith
Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. Truth to Learn Your actions indicate whether you are spiritually dead or alive. Behind the Words The words “you will”...
Romans 8:12 – Indebted to Whom?
Romans 8:12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. Truth to Learn We owe a debt, but not to our sin nature. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the two Greek words, ara oun. The word ara in an inferential conjunction which...
Romans 8:10 – A Spirit of Righteousness
Romans 8:10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Truth to Learn Because we have been declared righteous, we are alive with a life that will last eternally. Behind the Words In order to fully understand...