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 translated, “earnest expectation” are translated...
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 about to be revealed in us. Truth to Learn Our future glory is far greater than our current suffering. Behind the Words The expression “I consider” is from the Greek...
Romans 8:17 – Suffering Heirs
and if children, also heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer together 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” is the Greek...
Romans 8:16 – The Holy Witness
The Spirit Himself witnesses together 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 “witnesses together” is from summartureō, which is made up of sun, meaning “together” or “with” and martureō,...
Romans 8:15 – Blessed Adoption
For you did not receive a spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received a Spirit of adoption by which we cry, "Abba, Father." Truth to Learn Christians have been adopted into God’s loving family forever! Behind the Words “Bondage” is from the Greek word douleia, which is...
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 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...