Wednesday Night Bible Study Romans 8:31-39
More than Conquerors
Read: Romans 8:31-39
Scripture and Key References:
“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” ~ Romans 8:38-39
Psalm 37:4 John 10:28 2 Timothy 2:18-19 Zechariah 3:1-5 1 John 5:4 Hebrews 7:25
Introduction:
In Romans 8 Paul has been outlining for us the benefits of the Gospel. If we need power to walk with God in confident assurance, we need look no further than Romans 8. In verse 28 Paul reminded the Roman congregation that “all things” work together for our good and His glory! What an incredible statement of the Christian’s conquering place in the plan and purposes of God. Today Paul wants to make sure that we understand the proper response to the truth of the Gospel.
Discussion and Review Questions:
1. How much does anxiety plague your day to day life? How much do you think anxiety drives the day to day life of your neighbors and coworkers?
2. Paul lists several causes of anxiety and worry in verses 31-35. Think through each of the five questions asked in these verses and write down the cause for fear Paul is dealing with in the space provided below. Which cause for anxiety in verses 31-35 most resonates with you?
3. In verses 35 & 36 Paul gives a list of hardships that the Roman Christian could have endured in the 1st century A.D. According to our passage what should you as a Christian do if called to endure one of the hard circumstances Paul lists?
4. Would you say with Paul that you are confident that nothing can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus? If you fear being separated from Christ’s love, go back and re-read Romans 8, and ask for the Spirit’s guidance and comfort.