Good news bible romans 8
What a wonderful passage! Romans 8 is a powerful and encouraging chapter in the Bible. Here's a summary of the good news it contains:
Romans 8:1-4: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so we are set free from the law, for we are become sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, 'Abba, Father!'"
Good News:
- No Condemnation: Because of Jesus, we are free from the guilt and shame of our past mistakes. We are not condemned by God, but rather, we are loved and accepted as His children.
- Set Free: Through Jesus, we are set free from the power of sin and death. We are no longer slaves to our sinful nature, but we are free to live a new life in Christ.
- Sons of God: As believers, we are adopted as sons and daughters of God, and we have the privilege of calling Him "Abba, Father!" (a term of intimacy and affection).
- Spirit of Adoption: We have received the Holy Spirit, who helps us to cry out to God as our loving Father, rather than living in fear of Him.
Romans 8:5-11: "Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you."
Good News:
- Life and Peace: As we live according to the Spirit, we can experience life and peace, even in the midst of challenges and difficulties.
- Spirit-Governed Mind: When we are governed by the Spirit, we are able to think and act in ways that please God, rather than being controlled by our sinful nature.
- Spirit of Christ: If we have the Spirit of Christ living in us, we are assured of our salvation and our belonging to Christ.
- Life and Resurrection: Because of the Spirit, we can look forward to the resurrection of our mortal bodies, just as Jesus was raised from the dead.
Romans 8:12-17: "So then, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father!' The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. 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."
Good News:
- Obligation to Live by the Spirit: As believers, we have a responsibility to live according to the Spirit, rather than the flesh.
- Life and Death: If we live according to the flesh, we will die, but if we put to death the misdeeds of the body by the Spirit, we will live.
- Children of God: As we are led by the Spirit, we are assured of our adoption as children of God, and we can cry out to Him as our loving Father.
- Heirs of God: As co-heirs with Christ, we can look forward to sharing in His glory, just as we have shared in His sufferings.
What a wonderful and encouraging chapter Romans 8 is! May these words bring you hope, comfort, and joy in your walk with God.