In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us (Romans 8:37, ESV). Decades ago, I memorized Romans 8. Initially, I thought, “This chapter looks like a Chinese menu.” (Editor’s Note: This isn’t the most sophisticated theological explanation of Romans 8!) Chinese menus contain soooo many items — things like Moo Goo Gai […]
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So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1, NLT) Grace sets Christianity apart from the other world religions! In Romans 8:1, we find the greatest benefit of grace for followers of Jesus — no condemnation! The Greek word for “condemnation” means “final judgment.” Have we told ourselves, “I
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Deep calls to deep at the sound of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have rolled over me (Psalm 42:7, ESV). Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26,
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For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” (Romans 8:15, ESV) We all think according to our heritage. In the world, we are born into a heritage and are stuck with it. If our parents are kings and
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