Romans 8:5-17 – Review with Answers

 

•        As unbelievers, our minds were set on what our sinful nature desired. According to Paul in Romans 8:5, what do those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on doing?

–        What God desires

 

•        List three things mentioned in Romans 8:13-17 that result from the fact that we are sons of God.

–        We can cry out to God with affection: “Abba, Father”

–        The Spirit gives us internal assurance that we belong to God

–        We are assured of sharing in Christ’s inheritance

 

•        How many times is the phrase “led by the Spirit” used in the New Testament if reference to Christians? List the references.

–        Two times: Romans 8:14 and Galatians 5:18

 

•        In the context of these two references, what does it mean to be “led by the Spirit”?

–        The Spirit “leads” the us to put off sinful practices and do those things which we know from the Scriptures are pleasing to God.