But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life [or, your spirit is alive] because of righteousness. [NIV 2011]
Paul's argument in Romans 8: Blessed Assurance because we are in Christ
The presence of the SPIRIT of God [1-27] The eternal PURPOSE of God [28-34] The powerful LOVE of God [35-39]
Paul's argument in Romans 8.9-11
You are in the Spirit [9] Christ is in you and you ARE alive [10] God WILL raise you up body and soul [11]
Paul's firm belief in the Trinity
Paul's message of assurance based on what God is doing in us
1. Our human nature includes the outer man and the inner man
a. Outer man: physical body
b. Inner man: spirit, soul, mind, heart, personality
2. There is a tension between the two
Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. [2 Cor 4:16]
The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. [Matt 26.41]
3. The body IS death
a. Because of Adam's sin [Rom 5.12]
b. outwardly we are wasting away
4. The spirit IS life
a. Because of Christ's righteousness [Rom 5.21]
b. inwardly we are being renewed [Rom 6.11, 13, 20-23]
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