Tag Archives: Romans 8

already glorified

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 8:31-39 31 What then should we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 Without a doubt, he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all–how … Continue reading →

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present sufferings, future destiny

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 8:18-30 18 Because I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us. 19 Because the creation impatiently waits for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 Because the … Continue reading →

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justification, mortification, adoption

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 8:1-17 8:1 Consequently, there is no condemnation now given to the ones who are in Christ Jesus. 2 Because the law of the life-giving Spirit in Christ Jesus has exempted you from the law of sin and death. 3 … Continue reading →

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evangelism: a perspective on suffering

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 8:18-39.  The world around us is suffering due to the effects of the fall.  Christians suffer as well – for the same reason.  We are part of the fallen world.  we also sometimes suffer because of our relationship with … Continue reading →

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evangelism: an offer of the Holy Spirit

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 8:1-17.  The unsaved person cannot hope to please God because his orientation is “according to the flesh.”  But God offers his Holy Spirit who makes all the difference.     He replaces the law of sin and death (2). … Continue reading →

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present sufferings, future glory

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 8:18-39.  The sufferings of this present time consist of two types. The creation itself groans as if in childbirth. This means that things are not going to go well for anyone. There will be tribulation, distress, persecution,  famine, nakedness,  … Continue reading →

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life-choices

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 8:1-17.  The secret to victory in spite of the time of testing we face as believers is that there is another law at work within us. This law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus accepts the reality … Continue reading →

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