Book of Romans: Life in the Spirit (Intro to Romans 8)

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | September 7, 2025

Referenced Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Acts 19:2, John 16:7, John 1:14, John 14:12, John 7:37-39

Resources:
- Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton
- Into the Heart of Romans by N.T. Wright

Reflection Questions:
1) Share a time when you have struggled or been frustrated trying to live the Christian life. What made that challenging for you? Explain.

2) Read the following statement: “The Christian life is not difficult. → It’s impossible. The only way we can live the Christian life is if Jesus lives His life through us in the power of the Holy Spirit. Agree or Disagree? Why?

3) Where have you observed “gaps” in the Christian life described in the Bible and your own experience of the Christian life? What role does the Holy Spirit play in narrowing that gap?

4) Read: John 16:7 … Would you choose your experience of the Holy Spirit over having Jesus with you in person? Why or why not? Why do you think Jesus believes it is better for us to have a relationship with the Holy Spirit than us having a face to face relationship with Jesus?

5) What questions do you have about the role of the Holy Spirit in helping us live the Christian life?

6) What is your heart posture toward engaging the person of the Holy Spirit? (thirsty, suspicious, skeptical, uninformed, cautious, curious, enthusiastic, …)

7) Read: John 7:37-39 …
Prerequisites?
Thirsty? → Desire…
Available? → Willing to come to Him…
Are you ready? → Why or why not?

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