The book of Hebrews was my late wife’s favorite book, and Romans eight her favorite chapter. The latter was read in its entirety at her memorial service. It is considered by most, if not all, Bible students and scholars the greatest chapter of the scriptures. Of the golden vein that runs throughout the entire Word of God, Romans chapter eight is by far the richest find. It begins with, “no condemnation,” and ends with, “no separation.” And all in between is nothing but one rich nugget after another. And it doesn’t take a lot of digging to find them.
In this stupendous portion of scripture the Apostle shows how our new life, law, and liberty answers the question presented in the previous chapter, “Who shall deliver me?” Within these thirty-nine verses appears the transforming power of the indwelling Spirit of God, in the believer’s life! He is mentioned no less than nineteen times, whereas He is mentioned only once in the previous chapters. Zerubbabel of old would put an hearty “AMEN!” to Paul’s teaching in chapter eight. “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” Zech. 4:6
“Believers should regularly reread [Romans eight] to confirm themselves in the basic truths of the real gospel.”
(J. Sidlow Baxter)
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