by admin | Dec 11, 2012 | Chapter 8, Romans, Section Two
What then shall we say about these things? Paul continued. If God is for (ὑπὲρ) us, who can be against (καθ᾿, a form of κατά) us?1 It would be a mistake to think that Paul implied that no one is, or would be, against us. Jesus said, “Do not think that I have come...
by admin | Dec 7, 2012 | Chapter 8, Romans, Section Two
In the same way, Paul continued, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how we should pray, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groaning (στεναγμοῖς, a form of στεναγμός).1 I think in the same way above referred back to 1) the...
by admin | Nov 21, 2012 | Chapter 8, Romans, Section Two
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery leading again to fear (φόβον, a form of φόβος), Paul continued, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba, Father.”1 Human beings have been afraid of God ever since Adam died and hid from Him, saying,...
by admin | Nov 6, 2012 | Chapter 8, Romans, Section Two
So then, brothers and sisters, we are under obligation (ὀφειλέται, a form of ὀφειλέτης), not to the flesh (σαρκὶ, a form of σάρξ), to live according to the flesh (σάρκα, another form of σάρξ), Paul continued, (for if you live according to the flesh [σάρκα, another...
by admin | Oct 30, 2012 | Chapter 8, Romans, Section Two
So then, brothers and sisters, Paul continued, we are under obligation (ὀφειλέται, a form of ὀφειλέτης), not to the flesh (σαρκὶ, a form of σάρξ), to live according to the flesh (σάρκα, another form of σάρξ)…1 The word translated obligation above is also found in...
by admin | Oct 19, 2012 | Chapter 8, Romans, Section Two
There is therefore now no condemnation (κατάκριμα) for those who are in Christ Jesus (ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ),1 Paul continued. I want to list some of the things that are true for those in Christ Jesus: In Christ Jesus… 1) …born of water and spirit [Table]…What is born of...