If God Loves Me, Why Is Life Still So Hard? | Romans 8 Explained

Send us Fan MailHow do we know if we’re truly in relationship with God? And if we are, why is life so hard?Romans 8 addresses both questions. Paul begins with the incredible declaration that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. But the chapter also forces us to consider what it actually means to be in Christ, to walk according to the Spirit, and to put to death the deeds of the body.In this teaching through Romans chapter 8, we examine the difference between living according to the flesh and living according to the Spirit, how the Spirit bears witness that we are children of God, and why suffering is not evidence that God has abandoned us.Romans 8 also points us toward the hope that God is conforming His people to the image of Jesus. Creation is waiting for restoration, believers are waiting in hope, and God continues the work He began in those He has called.We’ll explore:What “no condemnation” means in Romans 8How we know whether we are walking according to the SpiritWhat it means to put to death the deeds of the bodyWhy the Spirit of God gives believers assuranceWhy Christians still experience sufferingWhat it means that all things work together for goodBeing conformed to the image of JesusWhat it means to be more than conquerors through ChristRomans 8 reminds us that God is more concerned with our holiness and maturity than our earthly prosperity. The suffering of this present time cannot compare with the glory that will be revealed.If you want to continue studying Scripture and growing with other believers, join the community:Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show