Category Archives: Romans

“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.” (Romans 8:23, KJV 1900) Every day there seems to be a new ache and pain, a new malady with which I must contend. ThisContinue reading “Groaning Bodies (Romans 8:22-25)”

“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.” (Romans 8:19, ESV) Around 25 years ago, I served in an interim pastorate in a small church in Savannah, Georgia. I was also working full time as a manufacturing manager in a printing plant located in a papermill complex. OneContinue reading “Hope of Creation (Romans 8:19-22)”

“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.” (Romans 8:18, KJV 1900) For most of us, when we consider our sufferings and compare them to the things Jesus endured, we must consider ours very small. Even comparing themContinue reading “Glorious Suffering (Romans 8:17-18)”

“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:” (Romans 8:16, KJV 1900) Many people who have made a prayer of faith often later will ask the question, am I truly saved? While this question needs a lot of commentary, more than I have time for in this devotional,Continue reading “The Divine Witness (Romans 8:15-16)”

As you may know, I did not send out a synopsis of a chapter from the book, “Hurdling the Barriers,” Saturday. The main reason is that I have fallen behind on the writing. I will continue as I finish each chapter. The devotional thoughts on the book of Romans will continue as normal. Here isContinue reading “Leadership (Romans 8:12-14)”

“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.” (Romans 8:11, KJV 1900) Some of you will understand this when I say that every person is bornContinue reading “Giver of True Life (Romans 8:11)”

“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.” (Romans 8:9, KJV 1900) I cannot remember how many times I have heard that people, professing believers, haveContinue reading “The Indwelling Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9)”

“So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.” (Romans 8:8, KJV 1900) Certain things are just impossible. It is impossible for a man to lift himself by his own hair or to fly by flapping his arms. As I have already stated in previous posts, the Bible teaches that it is impossibleContinue reading “The Impossibility (Romans 8:7-8)”

“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.” (Romans 8:5, KJV 1900) In 1746, Jonathan Edwards wrote a treatise titled, “Religious Affections.” In it, he presents a truth that when a person is a true believer, oneContinue reading “New Creation (Romans 8:4-6)”

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1, KJV 1900) I once had a parishioner who was struggling with depression and anxiety. After a time of counselling I suggested that she read through Chapter 8. I felt that no believer could read this chapter and go away fromContinue reading “The Greatest Assurance (Romans 8:1-4)”