April 19, 2015
Passage:  Romans 8:12-17
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  God’s presence within proves our relationship is restored.

I. We are free from serving sin.  (v12-13)
            A. Jesus has given us a choice.
            B. One leads to death and one to life.

II. We are adopted by God.  (v14-15)
            A. The Spirit’s presence proves friendship.
            B. The Spirit’s presence is not a tyrant.
            C. The Spirit’s presence reveals our status.

III. God’s Spirit confirms our new position.  (v16-17)
            A. Our spirit testifies this change.
            B. If we are children of God we are His heirs .
            C. We share now in suffering, then in glory.