Paul’s Letter To The Church In Rome

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

3. 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 4

4. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • 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

5. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • 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

6. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Saints’ help in their sufferings vv. 26-27 • 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

7. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Saints’ help in their sufferings vv. 26-27 • 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]

8. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Saints’ help in their sufferings vv. 26-27 • 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

9. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Saints’ help in their sufferings vv. 26-27 • 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

10. 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

11. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Saints’ help in their sufferings vv. 26-27 • The Holy Spirit is mindful of God’s saints when they attempt to pray…especially amidst their sufferings

12. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • 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)

13. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • 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

14. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • 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)

15. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • 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

16. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Paul’s conclusion vv. 29-30 • 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

17. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Paul’s conclusion vv. 29-30 • 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

18. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Paul’s conclusion vv. 29-30 • 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

19. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Paul’s conclusion vv. 29-30 • God has “called” Ù an invitation or a beckoning • Through the gospel 2 Thess 2:14

20. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 Theme Of The Letter • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Paul’s conclusion vv. 29-30 • God has “justified” Ù an acquittal or declaration of “Not Guilty” • Those who answer the gospel call are freed from sin

21. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Paul’s conclusion vv. 29-30 • God has “glorified” Ù final or eternal redemption • What faithful saints will at last enjoy

22. Who Will Free Me From This Question #4 Body Of Death? 7:24 – 8:30 • True perspective re: suffering 8:18-30 • Paul’s conclusion vv. 29-30 • 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

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