Welcome to the next Bible Study of Romans, Chapter 8:

Let’s reason and take an inspiring verse by verse look at “Romans 8:1-39“, followed with a Summary and Prayer.

Verse 1: “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in CHRIST JESUS, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”

This verse introduces the idea of being freed from the condemnation of sin through faith in CHRIST. It emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with the Spirit rather than being led by our sinful nature.

Verse 2: “For the law of the Spirit of life in CHRIST JESUS hath made me free from the law of sin and death.”

Here, Paul contrasts the “law of the Spirit” with the “law of sin and death.” The former brings freedom, while the latter leads to condemnation and death.

Verse 3: “For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, GOD sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:”

The law, while good, was incapable of saving humanity because of human weakness. GOD provided a solution by sending His SON, JESUS CHRIST, to defeat sin.

Verse 4: “That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”

Paul illustrates that fulfilling the law’s requirements comes from a life led by the Spirit, not by human effort.

Verse 5: “For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.”

This verse highlights the contrast between those who prioritize worldly desires and those who focus on spiritual matters.

Verse 6: “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”

A mind focused on the flesh leads to spiritual death, while a mind focused on the Spirit results in true life and peace.

Verse 7: “Because the carnal mind is enmity against GOD: for it is not subject to the law of GOD, neither indeed can be.”

A mindset driven by worldly desires opposes GOD’S divine will and cannot obey His law.

Verse 8: “So then they that are in the flesh cannot please GOD.”

Paul emphasizes very clearly that those who live according to their sinful nature cannot please GOD.

Verse 9: “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of GOD dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of CHRIST, he is none of his.”

Paul reassures believers that they possess the Spirit of GOD, which identifies them as belonging to CHRIST.

Verse 10: “And if CHRIST be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.”

Although the physical body is subject to sin and death, the indwelling Spirit brings life and righteousness.

Verse 11: “But if the Spirit of him that raised up JESUS from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up CHRIST from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.”

This verse emphasizes the transformative power of the Spirit, promising resurrection and new life.

Verse 12: “Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.”

Believers owe nothing to their sinful nature; they are called to live according to the Spirit.

Verse 13: “For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.”

Paul warns that living by the flesh leads to death, while a life led by the Spirit brings true life.

Verse 14: “For as many as are led by the Spirit of GOD, they are the sons of GOD.”

Being led by the Spirit is a defining characteristic of GOD’S children.

Verse 15: “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”

The new relationship with GOD is one of intimacy and love, where believers can approach Him as their loving Father.

Verse 16: “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of GOD:”

The Holy Spirit confirms in our hearts that we are indeed GOD’S children.

Verse 17: “And if children, then heirs; heirs of GOD, and joint-heirs with CHRIST; if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified together.”

This verse underscores the privileges of sonship, including being heirs with CHRIST, which implies both suffering and eventual glory.

Verse 18: “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”

Paul contrasts current sufferings with the future glory that believers will experience, emphasizing the hope that transcends present trials.

Verse 19: “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of GOD.”

Creation itself longs for redemption and the revelation of GOD’S children.

Verse 20: “For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,”

Creation is in a state of decay due to sin, but there is hope for restoration.

Verse 21: “Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of GOD.”

There is a promise of liberation for all of creation along with the children of GOD.

Verse 22: “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.”

This verse reflects the suffering and yearning of creation, indicating the reality of struggle and pain in our world.

Verse 23: “And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.”

Even believers experience a longing for complete redemption and the full realization of GOD’S fulfilling promises.

Verse 24: “For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?”

Salvation is rooted in hope, emphasizing the future aspects of our faith.

Verse 25: “But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”

Patience is required as believers await the fulfillment of their hope in CHRIST.

Verse 26: “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

The Holy Spirit supports believers in prayer, helping them articulate their needs when they are unable to do so.

Verse 27: “And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of GOD.”

GOD knows the Spirit’s intentions as He prays in alignment with GOD’S will for His people.

Verse 28: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love GOD, to them who are the called according to His purpose.”

This is a vers of comforting promise that GOD works all circumstances for the ultimate good of those who love Him and are called by Him.

Verse 29: “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”

This verse introduces the concept of predestination, signifying GOD’S foreknowledge and His desire for believers to become like CHRIST.

Verse 30: “Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.”

Paul clearly outlines the process of salvation from calling to glorification, emphasizing GOD’S complete work in believers.

Verse 31: “What shall we then say to these things? If GOD be for us, who can be against us?”

A rhetorical question that assures believers of GOD’S support and protection.

Verse 32: “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”

If GOD was willing to sacrifice His Son for us, He will certainly provide everything we need.

Verse 33: “Who shall lay any thing to the charge of GOD’S elect? It is GOD that justifieth.”

No accusation can stand against those whom GOD has justified.

Verse 34: “Who is he that condemneth? It is CHRIST that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of GOD, who also maketh intercession for us.”

CHRIST’S sacrifice and continued intercession dispel any condemnation against believers.

Verse 35: “Who shall separate us from the love of CHRIST? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?”

This verse lists hardships, emphasizing that none of these can sever our connection to CHRIST’S infinite love.

Verse 36: “As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”

This acknowledges that believers may face trials and even death for CHRIST’S sake, aligning with the suffering outlined in previous verses.

Verse 37: “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

Despite the challenges, believers are victorious through CHRIST’S infinite love.

Verse 38: “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of GOD, which is in CHRIST JESUS our LORD.”

Paul expresses confidence that nothing in creation can separate us from GOD’S infinite love.

Verse 39: “Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in CHRIST JESUS our LORD.”

This powerful conclusion reaffirms the assurance of GOD’S unwavering love, regardless of any circumstances.

Let’s Summarize Romans Chapter 8:

“Romans 8:1-39” is a profound chapter that emphasizes the themes of freedom from condemnation, the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, and the hope of future glory. Paul contrasts the life lived in the flesh with the life led by the Spirit, illustrating the deep relationship believers have with GOD as their Father and the assurance that nothing can separate them from GOD’S infinite love. It offers encouragement in the midst of suffering, the assurance of salvation, and the certainty of GOD’S providence in believers’ lives.

Let us Pray:

Dear LORD almighty HEAVENLY FATHER, we thank You for the incredible truths found in Romans Chapter 8. We are grateful that there is no condemnation for those who are in CHRIST JESUS, and we praise You for the gift of Your Spirit that enables us to live according to Your divine will. Help us to continually walk in the Spirit, to live in hope, and to trust in Your providence. Strengthen our hearts through our journeys and remind us of the unbreakable bond we have with You. May we always be convinced that nothing can separate us from Your love, and let our lives be reflections of that profound love to others. Thank you dear LORD, almighty HEAVENLY FATHER. We pray this throughout the mighty, glorious, fulfilling name of JESUS CHRIST!
Amen!

Much LoVe, JoY, Peace and Blessings to You, through JESUS CHRIST, our almighty dear LORD, SAVIOUR and REDEEMER!