Romans 8:12-25 Bible Studies
LED BY THE SPIRIT
1. What are Christians not obligated to do (12)?
2. What is the end result of a person who lives by the principles and power of the flesh (13)?
3. What happens when one lives by the Spirit (13)?
4. Christians not only have the Spirit of God (9) but also are “___________________” by the Spirit of God and as a result are called the sons of God. (Please fill in the blank from verse 14.)
5. What happens when people are driven by a spirit of slavery (15)?
6. What happens when people are driven by a spirit of sonship (15)?
7. From verse 16 share what the Spirit does in the hearts of Christians?
8. Write in the progression of thought Paul makes in verse 17.
If we are children, then we are __________________________,
and because of this we are “_________________________________________.”
9. What pattern of Christian living is mentioned in the latter part of verse 17?
10. Describe both the sufferings and the glories which are mentioned in verse 18. See below.
“_________________________sufferings are not worthy comparing
with the glory that ______________________________________.”
11. What is waiting for the sons of God to be revealed (19)?
12. Why is it so expectantly waiting (20)?
13. Like the end of a beautiful novel, share how this world's story will end (21)?
14. How does verse 22 amplify the phrase in verse 20 “creation was subjected to frustration”?
15. Who else besides the creation is groaning and anticipating the liberation of God’s children (23)?
16. Why does “hope” accurately characterize a Christian's life on earth (24-25)?
17.Will we have hope in heaven (24-25)?
18. List at least two changes you desire to take place in your life because of these verses:
1. __________________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________________
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Bonus questions on Romans 8:12-25
1. Assurance of our salvation is important. Write about the subjective witness of the Spirit regarding your assurance of salvation in your own life (see 16 & 23). 2.The Spirit of God is not an impersonal force but a person of the Godhead. What are some of the activities the Spirit is said to do in verses 12-17 which show how He acts as a person? |
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