Confident Hope By J. I. Packer Part 1

Confident Hope By J. I. Packer Part 1A detailed study and exposition of Romans chapter 8, focusing on three main thematic sermons:1. Christian, Know Your Salvation (Verses 1-14) - Salvation from sin's guilt, power, and eventually its presence. - Assurance that Christians are no longer condemned or separated from God.2. Christian, Know Your Sonship (Verses 15-25) - The reality of adoption by God as His children and heirs. - Encouragement to patiently wait for the redemption and glorification of our bodies. - Contrast between the spirit of slavery (fear) and the spirit of sonship (confidence and assurance).3. Christian, Know Your Security (Verses 26-39) - The Holy Spirit helps believers in their weaknesses, especially in prayer. - Assurance that believers are chosen, called, justified, and glorified as part of God's plan. - Four triumphant conclusions: no opposition can succeed, no good thing withheld, no accusation can triumph, and nothing can separate believers from God's love.The message emphasizes the deep assurance and hope Christians can have based on God's promises, adoption into His family, and ultimate glorification, despite present suffering and challenges. It also highlights the cosmic and creation-wide implications of this hope, with nature itself awaiting the revealing of God's children.This exposition seeks to help Christians understand the full richness of the gospel in Romans 8 and to live with confident hope rooted in God's unchanging purpose and love.