The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome …

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome Paul’s Letter To The Church In Rome Rom 1:17 The Just Shall Live By Faith

Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome Outline  Introduction 1:1-17  Indictment of & remedy for sin 1:18 – 5:21  Anticipated questions re: justification by grace through faith 6:1 – 11:36

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Remember the overall context vv. 17b-30  Paul is encouraging Roman saints (us, too) to endure sufferings  Such “setbacks” are common to everyone  All saints suffer for their faith 2 Tim 3:12 Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Remember the overall context vv. 17b-30  Even the apostles, possessors of miraculous powers, suffered in the flesh  Such should not rob saints of their “hope”  We need to persevere…glory awaits Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Saints’ help in their sufferings vv  God hasn’t left His people without aid (help) in their sufferings  When saints try to pray, they may even feel overwhelmed…struggle to find the words Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Saints’ help in their sufferings vv  Remember…we have the Holy Spirit 8:9-11  If we continue to petition God, the Spirit will “…intercede for us with groanings too deep for words” [Divine communication] Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Saints’ help in their sufferings vv  He who searches the hearts knows the mind of the Spirit who can “bridge this gap”  In sufferings is when prayer is needed most  Even when struggling, saints must persist Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Saints’ help in their sufferings vv  Some understand “spirit” to refer to man’s spirit and not the Holy Spirit  Possible…yet, doesn’t seem to fit neither the context nor other N.T. passages Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome The Disciple & Prayer  Jesus’ disciples and prayer Lk 11:1  Whatever modern-day disciples know about prayer is learned from the Spirit’s revelation… the word of God He authored  “Spirit” in Rom 8:26-27 can’t refer to man’s spirit 1 Cor 2:10-11  Therefore, the Holy Spirit must be the One under discussion

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Saints’ help in their sufferings vv  The Holy Spirit is mindful of God’s saints when they attempt to pray…especially amidst their sufferings Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  God’s providence in sufferings v. 28  Saints should also not forget God’s ability to rule providentially in such times  He can cause good things to result for those who love Him (obediently keep His word) Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  God’s providence in sufferings v. 28  Even in bad times (sufferings), God is able to bring about good, comforting conditions  Examples in both O.T. & N.T. Gen 37, 39, 50:20 Phil 1:12-18 Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  God’s providence in sufferings v. 28  N.T. saints may struggle to comprehend how the Holy Spirit intercedes for them when they pray (8:26-27)…or how God is able to bring good from bad in His providence (8:28) Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  God’s providence in sufferings v. 28  Yet, this “struggle” doesn’t need to keep them from believing what these passages strongly affirm…especially during those times when they suffer for their faith Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Paul’s conclusion vv  An emphasis on God’s intentions for those who suffer for Him [progressive in nature]  Paul’s elaboration in these 2 verses is a view “from eternity to eternity” for our benefit Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Paul’s conclusion vv  God has “foreknowledge” Ù the ability to know something beforehand  Re: saints…through instruction 2 Pet 3:17  Re: God…through omniscience Acts 2:23 Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Paul’s conclusion vv  God has “predestined” Ù His choice or decision on some criteria beforehand  The “choice” = that we become conformed to His Son Mt 10:24-25 Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Paul’s conclusion vv  God has “called” Ù an invitation or a beckoning  Through the gospel 2 Thess 2:14 Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Paul’s conclusion vv  God has “justified” Ù an acquittal or declaration of “Not Guilty”  Those who answer the gospel call are freed from sin Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Paul’s conclusion vv  God has “glorified” Ù final or eternal redemption  What faithful saints will at last enjoy Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome  True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30  Paul’s conclusion vv  An eternal plan of redemption for man that has already been decided and worked out in the mind of God Eph 3:11 2 Tim 1:9 Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This

The Just Shall Live By Faith Studying Paul’s Letter To Rome …