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Romans 8:22-27
The role that the Holy Spirit plays
Romans 8 is like a manifesto for victorious living.
What a wretched man I am! Who shall deliver me from this body of death? (Romans 7:24)
#1. The Holy Spirit is your Guarantee of all that is to come.
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The Holy Spirit is our first glimpse into the future that God has planned for His people.
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This is what we have to look forward to.
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The Holy Spirit is our guarantee.
#2. The Holy Spirit is your Guide through the challenges of daily living.
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"groan inwardly"
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He gives us the strength we need to thrive in the ugly now-and-now.
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"I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever — the Spirit of truth." (John 14:16)
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"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things ..." (John 14:26)
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You cannot navigate this life on your own with any hope of lasting victory.
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Your advisor is available around the clock — fully committed, fully involved.
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The Holy Spirit is your guide.
#3. The Holy Spirit is your Go-Between when you're not sure of what to say or do.
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"By the way, what's all this cost?"
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"It's all been paid."
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Paraclete means advocate.
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Another.
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And the work that the Holy Spirit does in your life, leads you into a closer relationship with Christ.
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"Between the Cross and Heaven There's a Whole Lotta Living Going On."
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This life of victory is made possible through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.