“Thanks Be to God”

Romans 7:25a; Romans 8

While thanksgiving is known for gratitude for earthly blessings, there are greater blessings for us to give thanks for that are of an eternal nature.  The acts of God draw forth both gratitude and praise.  

Salvation through Justificationv.1-13   

We are Delivered:

FROMthe law of sin and death. v.2

THROUGHJesus Christ. v.3

TOfulfill the purpose of God. v.4

dailyBYthe Spirit of God. v.9-13

Adoptionv.14-17   

Not just a citizen but a son. v.14

Not just a slave but an heir. v.15-16

Hopev.18-25   

Hope is not wishingbecause it has a reason... the resurrection and victory of Jesus Christ!

The Holy Spiritv.26-27   

The presence of the Holy Spirit is not dependent on my actions,attitudeor faith. 

Providential Carev.28-30   

·      Of the Physicalv.28

The completeness of God's control…

"We know"- All certainty

"all things"- All circumstances

"those who love God ... called"- All Christians

No experience can be isolatedto determine its ultimate, eternal value.

·      Of the Eternalv.29-30

Don’t ever think that God doesn’t know what He is doing, or that He is not doingsomething.

Assurancev.31-34   

Satan would have to condemnJesus to condemnus.

Prevailing Powerv.35-39   

·      There is the promise of problems. v.35-36

·      There is the promise of His presence. v.35a,37-39