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Romans 8 truth


One of the most powerful books in the Bible is Romans.  It is some what of a textbook that Paul wrote under the direction of God.  


I am always in awe of what God says.  I am reminded that His work is perfect and life changing.  Here are a few thoughts that came to me as I was preparing to share with our local college baseball team.  This is powerful.


Just a couple major points, but this chapter has far more truth for us.  Romans 8 is packed full of faith learning!


Romans 8:1,3  NLT  

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus… 3 The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins.


We are not condemned because of what Jesus did for us.  We can try to do this on our own, but it won’t work.  What we could not do Jesus did.


Romans 8:28  NLT  

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.


We are loved by God, and God is working.  He is working in so many ways.  Watch it.   Enjoy it.


Romans 8:38-39  NLT  

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.


God’s love is one of the most incredible truths in all the world.  Nothing pushes that love a way from us.  Nothing keeps us from His love.  That is by the plan and promise of God.


Romans 8 is so good.  May we know that we are forgiven and not condemned, loved and not separated from God’s love, that He is working in the best way for His glory and my good!

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