Exploring Romans 8

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PrayGrateful to gather togetherMinds/HeartsKnowing each other and you better

Intro to the book of RomansAn epistle written by Paul, an apostle, to the Christians in Rome.He was a Jew who persecuted Christians but was converted on the road to Damascus.Likely written in Corinth in approx A.D. 57.

Romans 8:1-17. Why did God come to die for us?What does Paul say Christians have been set free from? [Sin and death v. 2]

History of salvation:Adam and Eve sinned/rebelled against God in the Garden of Eden [Genesis 3]Repentance came in the form of sacrificing animals [Lev 1:5; 16:33]Jesus (God himself [1 Cor 16:22]) became a man [Matt 1]Jesus lived a perfect life [2 Cor 5:21]Jesus died on the cross [John 19]Jesus was resurrected [John 20]Jesus ascended [Luke 24:50-End]

Diagram! (First blessing)

Romans 8:12-30 (Overlaps with previous!). What is our relationship with God and with each other?

How does Paul address the Christians in Rome in verse 12?What picture does Paul use to show our relationship with each other in verse 29?How does Paul address God in verse 15?

‘Abba’ is same word used in Mark 14:36 which is the prayer on the night before Jesus’ crucifixion. Scared(!) – Sweat blood. Condition called: Hematidrosis (Chemicals break down sweat glands and so a tiny amount of blood comes through with sweat). This also proves Jesus’ divinity – Rabbis worked around the word for God: Yahweh – Jesus changes this distant relationship… Who, but God, had the ability to change that?

Greatest blessing – adoption!

Cake – Families eat together, right?! ;-)

Romans 8:31-39. How confident can we be going through life?Reading/Hearing this through… What stands out to you?Hupernikōmen = Super-victor

PrayingOne thing that we can pray for you this week?