Speaker:
Pastor Vince Arnaldo
Series:
Romans 8
Verses used:
Romans 8:12-17
Children of God
Sermon Notes
Apostle Paul gives several reasons why we cannot continue being slaves of sin.
- We have a debt of gratitude to God to live according to His Spirit. (Rom 8:12)
- Living according to the flesh will destroy you. (Rom 8:13)
- We are now children of God. (Rom 8:14-16).
- We are heirs to a Divine Kingdom that begins in suffering and ends in Glory (Rom 8:16-17)
Follow-up Questions from Sunday:
Getting to Know You:
If you had a choice of parents, who would you choose?
Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
Digging Deeper:
- Read Genesis 3:1-6. How did the serpent (Satan) get Adam and Eve to sin against God? How does the Devil get us to sin against God today? What’s the similarity in tactic?
- Read John 5:18. How did Jesus address God and why did the religious leaders find that offensive?
- Read Romans 8:14-16. How does being a child of God set us free from the bondage of sin? What does fear do to us? How did Jesus deal with our fears?
- Read Romans 8:16-17. If we are heirs, what is our inheritance? Why is it important for the heirs of God to reflect the moral attributes of God?
- Read Rom 7:18-19, 24-25. Is there anything in your life that you find difficult to surrender to Jesus? Why is it hard to let give up or let go?
Taking it Home:
What is one thing you can apply to your life from this message and how can this group remember you in prayer this week?