May 7, 2023 • Jon Anderson • Romans 7:14–25
Paul wanted these Roman believers to be persuaded that nothing could separate them from the love of Christ in order to propel their obedience. Genuine trust in the reality that you cannot be separated from the love of Christ is essential for godly living, determined endurance, and eager obedience. Why must we be persuaded?
Our salvation is eternally secure, not on the basis of our work or our ability, but on the mighty working of God. And if we will just follow Paul’s argument, if we will work it out for ourselves, then we will come away with hearts that are overwhelmed by the grace of God, and abundantly confident in the promise of God and that kind of confidence in doctrine will fuel and propel us by means of love for God to serve Him like we have never done so before.
In vv. 18-30 Paul now describes the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of GLORY. We can have assurance because of the ministry of the Holy Spirit who guarantees future unimaginable glory for the children of God. What truths must we lean our full weight into so that we fully trust God even when He permits suffering in our lives?
