Book of Romans: Theology of the Spirit

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | September 14, 2025

Referenced Scripture:
John 4:23-24, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:25

Reflection Questions:

1. Why is it important to understand what God has provided for us in His indwelling Holy Spirit and how to experience Him? (His person/power/and presence)

2. Why do you think many followers of Jesus have confusion around the person and work of the Holy Spirit? How have you experienced confusion? What are questions you still have about the Holy Spirit?

3. One of the themes of Romans 8 is the assurance of salvation that we receive from the Holy Spirit. (Assurance → the confidence and inner certainty a follower of Jesus has about their position as a child of God and the reality of their eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.) Why is it important to have assurance of our salvation? What challenges would we experience in our faith if we were not sure where we stood before God? How would you think/feel/live?

4. Explain what is meant by each of the following roles of the Holy Spirit:
Indwelt -- Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19
Sealed -- Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
Baptized -- 1 Cor. 12:12-13, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Filled -- Ephesians 5:18
Walk/Live -- Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:25

5. Which role(s) were most helpful to you to understand? Are there still questions that remain for you? Explain. What is your level of confidence that the Holy Spirit is indeed living in your life? Explain. What have you experienced that gives you confidence that the Holy Spirit is at work in your life? Is there anything that makes you unsure? What is the next step you can take to know Him more and grow in your experience of Him?

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