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The Just Shall Live By Faith Paul’s Letter To The Church In Rome

Outline Introduction 1:1-17 Indictment of & remedy for sin 1:18 – 5:21
Anticipated questions re: justification by grace through faith :1 – 11:36 4

Question #4 The spiritual person’s “obligation” 8:12-17
Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This The spiritual person’s “obligation” 8:12-17 Blessings are for those who fulfill their “obligation” vv [As “children”] No longer “slaves” to a system that only condemns and brings death Full adoption as “children”

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This The spiritual person’s “obligation” 8:12-17 Blessings are for those who fulfill their “obligation” vv [As “children”] Heirs of God…joint heirs with Christ A tender relationship Ù “Abba, Father” Mk 14:36 Old Aramaic form of “father”

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This The spiritual person’s “obligation” 8:12-17 Blessings are for those who fulfill their “obligation” vv [As “children”] Only realized “…if indeed we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him”

Question #4 The spiritual person’s “obligation” 8:12-17 NO YES
Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This The spiritual person’s “obligation” 8:12-17 When all this takes place, it is the “Spirit bearing witness with our spirit” v. 16 Co-witnesses [Divine & human] Personally…miraculously? When we adhere to the Spirit’s revelation? NO YES

Question #4 True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30
Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 The “justified saint” must remember the present sufferings are not worthy to be compared to his future glory v Cor 4: Heb 11:24-26 Perspective is the KEY

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 “Creation” is affected vv Need to understand who/what this is More than 1 possibility…must be consistent with the context

The created (physical) world?
The “creation” of Rom 8:19-23 The created (physical) world?

The “creation” of Rom 8:19-23
It could refer to the created (physical) world True…it was subjected to futility (vanity) not of its own will Gen 3:17-18 Yet, where is its “hope” for a future redemption? 8:21 What ultimately awaits the created world? 2 Pet 3:10, 12 DESTRUCTION

The created (physical) world? All of humanity?
The “creation” of Rom 8:19-23 X The created (physical) world? All of humanity?

It could refer to all humanity God’s highest creation Psa 8:3-6 Yes…all subjected to futility (vanity) because of what happened in Eden Rom 5:12 God’s hope = creation would eventually be set free from its bondage (slavery) :21 Paul makes a distinction between “creation” and “whole creation” 8:22 Who/What is “whole creation?”

The “creation” of Rom 8:19-23 X The created (physical) world? All of humanity? Christians? ?

It could refer to Christians God’s spiritual creation 2 Cor 5:17 Gal 6:15 The only ones with “hope” Thess 4:13 They “…eagerly await the revealing of the sons of God” (final glory, ultimate salvation) They have been set free from slavery…God subjected them to futility (vanity) “in hope” 8: Jn 8: Rom 6:18, 22

It could refer to Christians The “whole creation” = all humanity 8:22 A reminder that sufferings do not just come upon Christians…all humans suffer because of sin’s presence in the world Lk 13:10-17 Christians suffer because they’re human Christians also suffer for faith 8:17b Those having the “first fruits of the Spirit” also groan within themselves 8:23

It could refer to Christians Those with “first fruits of the Spirit” 8:23 Could refer to Jewish Christians Eph 1: Rom 1:16 2:9-10 Most likely refers to the apostles Even they suffered and “…eagerly awaited their adoption as sons” They suffered for faith Acts 19: Cor 1: : Cor 4:9-13 Paul suffered as a human Cor 12:7-10

The “creation” of Rom 8:19-23 X The created (physical) world? All of humanity? Christians? ? 4

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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 Tim 3:12

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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]

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 Saints’ help in their sufferings vv He who searches the hearts knows the mind of God…He is able to “bridge this gap” In sufferings is when prayer is needed most Even when struggling, saints must persist

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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)

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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: Phil 1:12-18

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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)

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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 Pet 3:17 Re: God…through omniscience Acts 2:23

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 Paul’s conclusion vv God has “called” Ù an invitation or a beckoning Through the gospel Thess 2:14

Question #4 True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 Theme Of The Letter
Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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 Theme Of The Letter

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This 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: Tim 1:9

Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Who Will Free Me From This True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 Paul’s conclusion vv An eternal plan that also puts present sufferings in proper perspective Rom 8: Cor 4:17-18

Good Summation Of Rom 7:24 – 8:30
Only “wretchedness” is found when trying to justify one’s self by works under a law system that demands perfection Who will set me free from this vain pursuit? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ !! Yet, to accept this “release” also means we must accept accompanying sufferings Sufferings that are actually beneficial to those who endure them in faith

Only “wretchedness” is found when trying to justify one’s self by works under a law system that demands perfection Who will set me free from this vain pursuit? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ !! Yet, to accept this “release” also means we must accept accompanying sufferings Glorification eventually comes after these sufferings have been faithfully endured

Only “wretchedness” is found when trying to justify one’s self by works under a law system that demands perfection Who will set me free from this vain pursuit? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ !! Yet, to accept this “release” also means we must accept accompanying sufferings This is the eternal plan of God for man’s redemption

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