Romans 8:34 - Our Defense Attorney Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Truth to Learn We are represented by the greatest defense attorney of all. Behind...
Romans 8:33 – Chosen to be Sinless
Romans 8:33 - Chosen to be Sinless Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Truth to Learn God declares His chosen ones to be completely righteous. Behind the Words “Bring a charge” is from engkaleō, which is a compound word made up of en,...
Romans 8:32 – All Things Given
Romans 8:32 - All Things Given He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Truth to Learn God has freely given us the payment for our sins and has also freely...
Romans 8:31 – Powerful Loving Father
Romans 8:31- Powerful Loving Father What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Truth to Learn God is powerful and is watching over us, His children. Behind the Words “For” is translated from huper, which primarily means “over” or “above.”...
Romans 8:30 – Righteous & Glorious
Romans 8:30- Righteous & Glorious Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. Truth to Learn All Christians have been called, justified, and glorified! Behind the Words The word translated “justified” is dikaioō, which means...
Romans 8:29 – Who Chose Whom?
Romans 8:29 - Who Chose Whom? For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Truth to Learn God chose us to be Christ-like before He created anything. Behind the Words The word “foreknew”...
Romans 8:28 – Called for Goodness Sake
Romans 8:28 - Called for Goodness Sake And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Truth to Learn God is producing goodness in Christians because He has decided to do so. Behind the...
Romans 8:27 – Holy Intercessor
Romans 8:27 - Holy Intercessor Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit knows what to say and how to say it when He prays...
Romans 8:26 – Our Prayer Partner
Romans 8:26 - Our Prayer Partner Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit knows when we...
Romans 8:25 – Patience and Perseverance
Romans 8:25 - Patience and Perseverance But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Truth to Learn We patiently endure our trials through faith in God’s promise. Behind the Words The words “eagerly wait for” are translated from the Greek word...