In Romans 8, Paul gives a practical theology for the Christian life. We find in Romans 8 truths we need for the whole Christian life from start to finish. Paul began on the note of “No condemnation.” Remember, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1) We were reminded of justification before God, but we have also been taught about sanctification, adoption, suffering as Christians and the hope of eternity guaranteed to every believer. We also learned about the benefits of salvation that belong to the people of God in Christ. In verses 31-39, Paul concludes his argument by showing us that there is no one, no trial and no created thing that can separate the believer from Jesus Christ. Once one is in union with Christ, that union is unbreakable.

Join us for worship this Lord’s Day at River City Reformed as we consider these truths together. We meet at 9 AM at 9820 W Markham St in Little Rock (the sanctuary of Faith United Methodist Church). For more information, click here, or contact us. You can also watch our service on YouTube with a link posted to our Facebook page.

This week at River City Reformed, we will be studying Romans 8:18-30. Paul begins this section in verse 18 by stating, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” In Christ there is a guarantee that believers will reach glory. Paul demonstrates this clearly when he elaborates on what has often been referred to as “the Golden Chain of Salvation.” He writes, “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.”

These are the truths we need to have deep in our souls. During the trials and storms of life, we need these promises of God, we need to know of all that He has given us in Christ, and we need truths to rest in such as are expressed in Romans 8:28, “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

Join us this Lord’s Day for worship at River City Reformed as we consider these truths together. We meet at 9 AM at 9820 W Markham St. in Little Rock (the sanctuary of Faith United Methodist Church). For more information, click here, or contact us. You can also watch our service on YouTube with a link posted to our Facebook page.

Last week, as we began our study of Romans 8, we noted that this chapter gives a practical theology for the whole of the Christian life. We see that in verses 12-17, as these verses deal with the ongoing battle with sin that believers have. But that is a hopeful and not a hopeless battle, because it is carried out in dependence upon the Holy Spirit who guides us. But it is also hopeful because in Christ, we are adopted as children of God. Believers are said to “have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!'” (Romans 8:15)

Join us this week for worship as we consider these truths together. We meet at 9 AM at 9820 W Markham St. in Little Rock (The sanctuary of Faith United Methodist Church). For more information, click here, or contact us. You can also watch our service on YouTube with a link posted to our Facebook page.