Victorious Living, Part 3

Romans 8:18--30

By Keith Joseph, April 25, 2021

We do not grow in our faith in the of the pool of feelings. We grow in the of the pool of faith. -Pastor Keith

Five false views of suffering:

If we , we will not suffer.

If we suffer, we must be in .

If we suffer, we will always find a . (the reason why)

If we suffer, we must saved.

Christians should be given a from the trouble in the world.

Three statements we are called to consider:

In this life, everything and everyone are the results of the fall. Romans 8:19-23.

suffers.

suffer.

In this life, God is working on behalf of His children. Romans 8:24-27.

our fears. Hebrews 13:7

fear. II Timothy 1:7

our viewpoints. John 16:6-9 (He represents Jesus.)

to our Papa with the correct prayers.

In this life, things do not always make sense. Romans 8:28-30.

Paul means that everything that happens to us is working out for our final and ultimate sanctification, holiness, and salvation. Everything is working together so we will be ‘conformed to the likeness of his Son.’ -Keller

Here are our takeaways:

Learn how to in the deep end of the pool of faith.

Develop a patient heart that waits for God as you walk by faith.

Live as if you have already the victory, because it is coming.