In our studies in Romans 8 we have seen that God has given us a completely NEW OPERATING SYSTEM — the Holy Spirit! We learned that the Holy Spirit has been given to us so we can: a. Fulfill “the requirement of the Law”! (8:4) b. Enjoy life and peace! (8:6, 11, 13)) c. Walk pleasing to God! (8:8) d. Give evidence that we belong to Him! (8:9) e. Put to death the “deeds of the body”! (8:13) All of this is true for those who “walk according to the Spirit” (vs. 4) and are “being led by the Spirit” (vs. 14). So, this morning I want to take a few minutes to develop more fully the thought of Walking by the Spirit! It is imperative that we understand what it means and how we are to do it.
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Understanding Our Calling (Part 2)
April 27, 2014 • Pastor Ron Finch
I. Let’s Review: In our last message in Romans 8 we began “unpacking” the phrase “called according to His purpose” by examining the five foundational words in verses 29 & 30. We noticed four important things: a. The “for” at the beginning of verse 29 introduces an explanation. b. Even though our CALL is Paul’s focus, he wants us to know that there are two things that happen BEFORE the call and two things that happen AFTER the call. c. Before the CALL God “foreknew” and He “predestined”. d. All of the actions described in these five words are by God’s initiative, NOT OURS!
Understanding Our Calling! (Part 1)
April 13, 2014 • Pastor Ron Finch
I. Setting the Stage: Verse 29 begins an explanation. The three letter word, “for” (Greek at the beginning of verse 29 is an explanatory particle. In verses 29-30 he develops more fully the phrase, “called according to His purpose.” He answers the “how” and “why” of our call.