Summary: Paul concludes Romans 1-8 by talking about walking in the Spirit and the certainty of our hope in Christ.

WALKING FORWARD: Living by the Holy Spirit is effective.

- Romans 8:1-13.

a. No condemnation but how do I live it out?

- Romans 8:1.

b. Life in the Holy Spirit sets me free.

- Romans 8:2-4.

c. This is a choice of what’s in our minds.

- Romans 8:5-8.

d. This is not optional.

- Romans 8:12-14.

IN THE FAMILY: We pursue all this as His children.

- Romans 8:15-17.

a. We call Him Father.

- Romans 8:15.

b. The Spirit gives us that assurance too.

- Romans 8:16.

c. We are part of His kingdom.

- Romans 8:17.

GLOBAL IMPACT: This is about more than us – it’s about the redemption of creation.

- Romans 8:18-21.

a. Yes, there’s a lot of suffering now but there is a lot of glory to come.

- Romans 8:18.

b. The creation will also be freed from the curse.

- Romans 8:19-21.

OUR PRESENT STRUGGLE: For now, though, the Holy Spirit helps us in our struggles.

- Romans 8:22-27.

a. The creation is groaning.

- Romans 8:22.

b. We do too.

- Romans 8:23-25.

c. The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness.

- Romans 8:26-27.

WHERE ALL THIS LEADS: We win.

- Romans 8:28-39.

a. God’s plan is effective.

- Romans 8:28-30.

b. We are conquerors through God.

- Romans 8:31-39.