Romans 8:12-17
(NIV)
12 Therefore, brothers, we have
an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it.
13 For if you live according to the
sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the
body, you will live,
14 because those who are led by the
Spirit of God are sons of God.
15 For you did not receive a spirit that
makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we
cry, "Abba, Father."
16 The Spirit himself testifies with our
spirit that we are God's children.
17 Now if we are children, then we are
heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in
order that we may also share in his glory. |
the walk of sonship
led by the Spirit - v.14 - "those who are led
by the Spirit are sons of God"
living above sin - v.13 - "by the
Spirit...put to death...the misdeeds of the body"
loyal as sons - v.12 - "brothers, we have an
obligation"
the witness of the Spirit
clear scriptural standards for salvation
confirmation from the Spirit - v.15,16 - "the
Spirit...testifies with our spirit"
confidence as sons - v.15 - "by him we cry,
'Abba, Father'"
the wealth of the Savior
ACTION POINTS:
- receive your salvation
- rise to the responsibility of your salvation
- rejoice regularly in your salvation
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