Friday Devo
Scripture:
Romans 8
31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? 32 Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else? 33 Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? No one—for God himself has given us right standing with himself. 34 Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.
31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? 32 Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else? 33 Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? No one—for God himself has given us right standing with himself. 34 Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.
Commentary:
8:31–39 A joyous conclusion to the argument that Paul has carefully unfolded throughout the preceding chapters. The opposition of unbelievers and Satan will never succeed, since God is for us (v. 31).
8:33 Satan, their enemies, or even their own consciences may bring charges against God’s elect, but those who have come to faith in Christ will never be found guilty, for God declares them to be right before all the world at the divine tribunal.
8:34 Who is to condemn? The question posed in v. 33 is repeated. Christians may rejoice with the certainty that they will never be condemned, for (1) Christ died for them and paid the full penalty for their sin; (2) he was raised, showing that his death was effective; (3) he now is seated triumphantly at God’s right hand (Ps. 110:1); and (4) he intercedes for his people on the basis of his shed blood. Interceding signifies effective intervention.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008), 2172.
8:33 Satan, their enemies, or even their own consciences may bring charges against God’s elect, but those who have come to faith in Christ will never be found guilty, for God declares them to be right before all the world at the divine tribunal.
8:34 Who is to condemn? The question posed in v. 33 is repeated. Christians may rejoice with the certainty that they will never be condemned, for (1) Christ died for them and paid the full penalty for their sin; (2) he was raised, showing that his death was effective; (3) he now is seated triumphantly at God’s right hand (Ps. 110:1); and (4) he intercedes for his people on the basis of his shed blood. Interceding signifies effective intervention.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008), 2172.
Questions:
- The conclusions we reached on Sunday were two-fold... First, we can believe WITHOUT seeing because His disciples believed AFTER seeing. God didn't expect THEM to go on blind faith, and He doesn't expect us to either. Our faith can be based in evidence and reason. How grounded in reason is YOUR faith? Would you be able to explain your reasons if questioned?
- Second, God has chosen RESURRECTION to bring about your REDEMPTION that produces His ADORATION. His resurrection means our sin can be forgiven and we can be made right with God. And when we FULLY grasp this truth and all the God has done for us, our only response can be adoration and worship. "Oh, what a Savior! Wonderful Jesus!" What is God saying to you through all that we've studied this week? What do you need to do or change?
Prayer Topics:
- That you would know why you believe what you believe.
- That the gospel would lead you to worship.
This Week's City 7:
Try to commit to memory!
7. How can I trust that the Bible is still God’s Word today? I trust the Bible is still God’s Word today because Jesus rose from the dead, proving He was God and said His words would never pass away. Through the Holy Spirit, God inspired the writing of the Scripture, determined the canon of Scripture and protected the copying of Scripture so that we might know Him and worship Him to this day.
(Matthew 24:35; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Revelation 22:18-19)
(Matthew 24:35; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Revelation 22:18-19)
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