Introduction Romans 8 ended with the marvellous promise that nothing will ever separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. And while Paul's readers are cheering, because that promise and all of the promises in Romans 8 are so wonderful, Paul is weeping. He's heartbroken. He has great sorrow and unceasing … Continue reading Romans 09(14–18) →

Introduction Last time I mentioned how in Romans chapter 8 it seemed as if Paul had been leading us up a high mountain; and at the end of that marvellous chapter, it seemed we were at the mountain top, because it was so exhilarating and we wanted to throw up our hands and shout 'Hallelujah! … Continue reading Romans 09(06–13) →

Introduction We've spent a number of days on Romans 8, that marvellous chapter which began with the promise that there's no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus; and which ended with the promise that nothing will ever separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. And the rest of the chapter … Continue reading Romans 09(01–05) →

Introduction We spent our time last time on verses 31 and 32 of Romans 8. Paul wrote: What shall we say in response to this? What shall we say, considering all the wonderful things and all the precious promises that Paul has already written about from chapter 5 where he declared that since we've been … Continue reading Romans 08(33–39) →

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) →