More than Conquerors #
Romans 8:31-39
Introduction
Romans chapter 8, is truly a great chapter for every believer. The chapter is ended, recapping some of the mountain peaks of the chapter, but asking a few questions that cause us to review the great truths he has given us. It is a highlight reel of some of the best truths given to us in Salvation.
I. Who shall be against us? (31-32) #
- The if is not a conditional, he has clearly laid out the fact that God is for us in this chapter. We are adopted, we are joint heirs with Christ. The Holy Spirit makes intercession for us… HE is for us.
A. Who is our enemy? #
1. Satan #
1Pet. 5:8 ¶ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
- In the book of Revelation, he is called the “accuser of our brethren”
- There is no doubt, that Satan is agaisnt us!
2. Self – doubt #
B. God is for us! #
1. There is no greater truth, than God being on our side. #
2. NO ONE is able to stand agaisnt God! #
C. God proved his Love on Calvary! (32) #
1. God GAVE His only begotten Son to die in our place #
2. Salvation was a free gift of grace to those who received it. #
II. Who shall lay anything to our charge? (33) #
A. God is the Judge #
- God’s elect, are those who have been saved.
- They become chosen because they accepted the Gift of salvation
1. Only the judge can decide what is right or wrong. #
- While we are guilty of sin, the price has been paid by Jesus Christ!
1Pet. 1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
B. God is the JUSTIFIER #
- We are justified through Jesus Christ!
Rom. 5:18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
III. Who is he that condemneth? (34) #
A. Because the price has been paid… you are free! #
1. The woman taken in adultery, forgiven! #
John 8:10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
2. The man sick of the palsy #
Mark 2:5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
IV. Who shall separate us? (35-39) #
- This is a love, of eternal love, via salvation from God.
A. Physical (35-36) #
1. Tribulation – severe affliction, distresses of life #
- These cannot separate you from the love of Christ.