For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Romans 8:13-14

a. Satan treats everyone as a possession

b. Our sinful nature is Satan's ally

c. Sin never delivers what it promises

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. John 8:34

d. The warning is clear

Dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you live by its

dictates, you will die. Romans 8:12-13

his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. Romans 8:15-16

a. What the Roman adoption process secured

i. He receives a new name and is regarded as a new person.

b. What this means for us spiritually

i. We are brand new people.

c. The Holy Spirit is the witness to our adoption

d. Being born again is essential, not optional

Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. Romans

8:15

a. It belongs to those adopted into God's family.

And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. Romans 8:17

b. What we now possess as heirs