13 | Romans 8

The Study Guide below is a tool for your personal study of God’s Word. Adapt the questions as needed for group discussion.

SCRIPTURE

Romans 8

Galatians 5:16

Read Romans 8:1. Why is “therefore” used at the beginning of this passage? What is it there for?

What promises can be claimed in this chapter? Make a list below.

Read Romans 8:5-8. What can we do to cultivate a mind that is governed by the Spirit?

What does sanctification look like? How can you live a sanctified life? See Galatians 5:16.

Read Romans 8:12-14. What are some practical ways to “put to death” the desires of our flesh?

Read Romans 8:12-17. What does it mean to be an heir with Christ?

Pray and ask God to continue to give you a better understanding of His Word and to use it to sanctify you for His purposes.

Sanctification – being made holy or set apart for God; separating from evil things and ways through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions?

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you?

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.