Romans 8:12-25

12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

we are debtors-Why? Because Christ died for us and because of that we have an obligation.

flesh,– Sinful desires

you will die-there is no life in sin, only death

by the Spirit-The Submission to the HS

death the deeds of the body- The acts of sin

live-Eternal life.

led by the Spirit of God– Those who are believers

the spirit of bondage- slavery death and fear

but- We are not slaves but we are more than free we are sons and daughters.

The Spirit Himself- We cry out as sons of God, and our actions show that, but also the HS also bears witness to the fact that we are sons of God.

we suffer with Him- 1 peter 4:13 we may experience suffering for Christ

be glorified together– As heirs we will be heirs in his resurrection as well

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; 21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.

are not worthy to be compared- a speck on the timeline of eternity

eagerly waits for the revealing- Creation is groaning under the cures of sin and is waiting for the cure to be lifted

20-22 – Why bad things happen

Who haver the first fruits – the HS the HS is the downpayment for our salvation.

we ourselves groan within ourselves- We look forward to the day when we will no longer be under sins curse.

saved in this hope- Salvation is more than fire insurance.

we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.- This is what we do we live for Christ waiting for the day when we will be in Glory. We do not rush the prossess