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 bring.” This is expressed here...
Romans 8:13 – Evidence of Faith
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” are...
Romans 8:12 – Indebted to Whom?
Therefore, brothers, 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 indicates...
Romans 8:11 – God’s Irrevocable Promise
But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Truth to Learn God promises all Christians that they will be raised from...
Romans 8:10 – A Spirit of Righteousness
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 the...
Romans 8:9 – Are You Sealed?
But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. Truth to Learn If you are saved, you are sealed and your life should show it....
Romans 8:8 – Please God!
But those who are in the flesh are not able to please God. Truth to Learn Only those who are walking in the Spirit can please God. Behind the Words “Are not able” is translated from “ou dounanti.” Ou expresses absolute negation (there is a different word, me, which...
Romans 8:7 – Submission or Rebellion?
Because the carnal mind is enmity toward God; for it is not submitted to the law of God, indeed it can’t be. Truth to Learn When we’re controlled by our flesh, we’re not submitted to God, we’re in open rebellion to Him. Behind the Words This current verse starts...
Romans 8:6 – Guarding Our Peace
For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Truth to Learn Guarding our thoughts keeps us at peace with God. Behind the Words We saw in the previous verse that the verb translated “minds” is phroneō, which means “to think or...
Romans 8:5 – What Do You Think?
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. Truth to Learn What we think about is demonstrated by our actions. Behind the Words The words “who live”...