As believers in Jesus Christ, we constantly clash between our new spiritual nature and the flesh. The Apostle Paul experienced this same battle and described it to us in Romans 7. In this chapter, Paul teaches that the function of the law is to detect and condemn sin, and its role is NOT to deliver …
What is the difference between the spirit of bondage and the Spirit of adoption (Romans 8:15-16)?
Romans 8:15-16 “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,” To understand the meaning of the “spirit of bondage/slavery” and …
What does “the righteous shall live by faith” mean? (Romans 1:17)
Romans 1:17 “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” In this passage, we are taught that the “righteous shall live by faith.” The Apostle Paul is quoting from Habakuk 2:4, and as we read the passage, two subjects stand out. One …
Understanding Romans 8:1 with missing last clause in some translations
Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (ESV) When reading this passage using different translations of the Bible, you will notice an extra clause at the end of this passage in many translations. For example: New International VersionTherefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in …