Text: Romans 8:17b-25 Theme: We were given hope when we were saved. Key verses: “…we must share in his suffering. Yes what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later” (v. 17b-18). “…with eager hope, the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children ...
Text: Romans 8:14-17a Theme: We are adopted into God’s forever family together with Jesus. Key verses: “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. 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. ...
Text: Romans 8:5-12 Theme: Flesh vs. Spirit: Only one can control at a time–one leads to death and the other to life. Key verses: “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your ...
Text: Romans 8:1-4 Theme: We are free from sin because we belong to Christ. Key verses: “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death…God did what ...
Text: Romans 7:1-6 Theme: We’re no longer a slave to sin but free to serve and live. Key verses: “…you who are familiar with the law–don’t you know that the law applies only while a person is living?” (v. 1). “So…this is the point: You died to the power of the law when you died ...
Text: Romans 6:12-23 Theme: We are all slaves one way or the other; the choice is ours. Key verses: “Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely ...
Text: Romans 6:1-11 Theme: Sin’s power was broken so we no longer have to sin. Key verses: “Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace? Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it?” (v. ...
Text: Romans 5:12-21 Theme: We are unable to help ourselves, but God’s grace abounds to us. Key verses: “But there is a difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to ...
Text: Romans 5:1-5 Theme: We should rejoice in the good and the bad because… Key verses: “…we have peace with God because of what Jesus…has done for us. Because of our faith…we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know ...