Introduction This is the seventh study on Romans 8. And it's a marvellous chapter which begins with the promise that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. And it ends with the promise that nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God the Father that is … Continue reading Romans 08(31+32) →

Introduction Let me spend a few minutes again summarising this marvellous chapter and some of the wonderful things we've learned so far. First of all, it begins in verses 1 to 4 with the marvellous promise which is so re-assuring for sinners like us that for those who are in Christ Jesus -- united to … Continue reading Romans 08(28–30) →

Introduction This is the fifth time we've been studying Romans 8. And it's a terrific chapter. Let me remind you of what we've seen so far. In verses 1 to 4, Paul tells us there's no condemnation, no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. And there's no condemnation for those who are in … Continue reading Romans 08(26+27) →

Introduction Romans chapter 8 is a marvellous chapter. It's been described as the highest peak in a mountain range, because it's so grand and magnificent and wonderful. It's been described as the Tree of Life, because it so refreshes the weary soul. It's like a jewellery shop, because it's filled with all these precious promises, … Continue reading Romans 08(18–25) →

Introduction Paul has been describing two realms, or two domains: there's the realm of the flesh and there's the realm of the Spirit. These two realms are in opposition to one another; and every person is either in one or in the other. When we're born, we're in the realm of the flesh. And that's … Continue reading Romans 08(14–17) →

Introduction Back in verses 13 to 25 of chapter 7, Paul was describing the struggle he faced as a believer. Do you remember? 'I'm sold as a slave to sin', he said in verse 14. Sin keeps bossing me around. 'I don't understand what I do', he said in verse 15. For what I want … Continue reading Romans 08(05–13) →

Verse 1 Back in verses 13 to 25 of chapter 7, Paul was describing the struggle he faced as a believer. Do you remember? 'I'm sold as a slave to sin', he said in verse 14. Sin keeps bossing me around. 'I don't understand what I do', he said in verse 15. For what I … Continue reading Romans 08(01–04) →

Review In verses 7 to 12 of Romans 7, Paul was answering the suggestion that the Mosaic law was somehow sinful. You know, Paul had been saying negative things about the law. He said that the law brings wrath. And it increases the trespass -- in order words, it makes our sin seem worse. And … Continue reading Romans 07(13–25) →

Review Chapters 1 and 2 of Romans are about the fact that we're all sinners who are liable to God's wrath and curse. But then, in chapters 3 and 4 Paul goes on to teach that we're justified -- pardoned and accepted by God -- through faith in Jesus Christ, who is the only Saviour … Continue reading Romans 07(07–12) →

Introduction Let me remind you that chapters 1 and 2 of Romans are about the fact that we're all sinners who are liable to God's wrath and curse. Chapters 3 and 4 are about how we're justified through faith in Jesus Christ. Through faith in the Saviour we're pardoned and accepted by God. Then chapters … Continue reading Romans 07(01–06) →