Read Romans 8.26- 39. In verses 26-27: The Spirit as intercessor. In verse 26: Our weakness is being unable to say what we need. Intercedes: the Spirit pleads our case before God ( Heb 7.25): Here God knows the Spirit as thoroughly as the human heart (Ps 139.1-6). Praying "in the Spirit" recognizes the Spirit's mediating role (Eph 6.18; Jude 20). In verses 28-30: Being part of God's larger purpose. In verse 28: The alternative readings yield significant differences. The most believable of the three is: In all things God works for good. In verses 29-30: The people of God rather than individuals are in view. In verses 31-39: More than conquerors. Central tit his triumphant finale is what God did in Christ (vv. 32, 34, 37, 39), apply summarized in the final line: The love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. In verse 32: Christ as God's sacrifice is in view (8.3). Everything else includes protective care from suffering (v. 35) and cosmic threats, present and future (vv. 37-39). In verse 33: God's elect are God's people (8.28-30). In verse 36 : Ps 44.22. Comments or Questions..
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