No matter how familiar you are with Romans 8, there is no doubt in our minds that you will discover something new. We did.
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What, then, shall we say in response to these things?
If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31 (NIV)
July 21, 2024
So Many Questions
The Bible is full of questions. God’s first comes in Genesis 3, when he asks Adam, “Where are you?” after Adam disobeyed his command not to eat fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. The book of Job is famously filled with questions. In John’s Gospel, Jesus’ first words were a... Read More ›
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 (NIV)
July 14, 2024
God At Work
Have you ever questioned God? Why is this happening? What possible good could come from this pain? How long before there is relief or resolution? Why do bad things happen to good people? My mother never had the joy of meeting her grandchildren. When I was in 9th grade, my mom experienced a concussion from... Read More ›
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
Romans 8:26
July 7, 2024
In Our Weakness
I haven’t always been the best at praying. Since I work for a church, I probably shouldn’t admit that. But there it is. I know prayer is one of the greatest, all-encompassing resources that God gave us. The Bible tells us directly to do it. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for... Read More ›
For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.
Romans 8:19 (ESV)
June 30, 2024
Waiting…For Us
One day, when my oldest was about two years old, he was working with some play tools, using a screwdriver. He knew where he wanted the screws to go and he knew how to use the screwdriver, but his chubby little hands couldn’t quite do what he wanted. After a few minutes, he just looked... Read More ›
No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
Romans 8:37 (NLT)
June 23, 2024
A Hard Day
It had been a hard day—one of those days where you feel like the whole world is waging war against you. It felt like I was failing in all areas of life: my marriage, my ministry and at motherhood. I had just finished crying out to the Lord on our front porch when I came... Read More ›
So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.
Romans 8:15–16 (NLT)
June 16, 2024
Who We Really Are
Who are you? If someone said, “tell me about yourself,” how would you answer? In Paul’s letter to the Romans, he has a lot to say about who we are. In chapter 8, he tells us about some very special promises. Verse 1 says there is “no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,”... Read More ›
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 set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Romans 8:5-6 (ESV)
June 9, 2024
Walking in the Spirit
In my heart rages a battle—the clash between my old nature and the Spirit of God. Put another way, it’s the battle between what I want and what God wants for me. In his letter to the Romans, the apostle Paul paints a vivid picture of this struggle. He speaks of two distinct mindsets: one... Read More ›
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2 (NIV)
June 2, 2024
Conviction vs. Condemnation
We can’t always live up to the law, no matter how hard we try. Without Jesus, we would suffer the wages of that law, sin and death. Instead, he gives us grace and freedom. “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Read More ›
The more we read and studied, the more we wanted to share with you.
May 29, 2024
Intro to Romans 8
Last year, Lisa and I had the opportunity to travel to the United Kingdom for an event. The entire trip was amazing, but what really stood out to us was the chance to hear N.T. Wright teach on Romans 8. Wright is probably one of the most important New Testament scholars in the world today.... Read More ›